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Edexcel A Level English Literature

Topic questions The Supernatural The Supernatural

The Supernatural

20 questions · 800 marks · about 25 hours

The Supernatural questions

TopicThe Supernatural

Edexcel 9ET0 The Supernatural 20 questions

Component 2: Prose June 2025, Question 9 40 marks

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied, one of which must be pre-1900.

Begin your answer on page 5.

The Supernatural

Texts

Pre-1900: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde; Dracula, Bram Stoker Post-1900: The Little Stranger, Sarah Waters; Beloved, Toni Morrison

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts make use of characters who deviate from society’s expectations. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 9

Component 2: Prose June 2025, Question 10 40 marks

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore masculinity. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 10

Component 2: Prose June 2024, Question 9 40 marks

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied, one of which must be pre-1900. Begin your answer on page 5.

The Supernatural

Texts

Pre-1900: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde; Dracula, Bram Stoker Post-1900: The Little Stranger, Sarah Waters; Beloved, Toni Morrison

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts create uncertainty. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

OR

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 9

Component 2: Prose June 2024, Question 10 40 marks

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore social status. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

[40]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 10

Component 2: Prose June 2023, Question 9 40 marks

The Supernatural

Texts

Pre-1900: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde; Dracula, Bram Stoker Post-1900: The Little Stranger, Sarah Waters; Beloved, Toni Morrison

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore loss. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

OR

[40]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 9

Component 2: Prose June 2023, Question 10 40 marks

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present supernatural beings or events. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

[40]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 10

Component 2: Prose June 2022, Question 9 40 marks

Answer ONE question on the texts, one of which must be pre-1900. Begin your answer on page 5.

The Supernatural

Texts

Pre-1900: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde; Dracula, Bram Stoker Post-1900: The Little Stranger, Sarah Waters; Beloved, Toni Morrison

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore how characters cope with suffering. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

[40]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 9

Component 2: Prose June 2022, Question 10 40 marks

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore imbalances of power. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

[40]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 10

Component 2: Prose November 2021, Question 9 40 marks

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied. Begin your answer on page 5.

The Supernatural

Texts Pre-1900: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde; Dracula, Bram Stoker Post-1900: The Little Stranger, Sarah Waters; Beloved, Toni Morrison

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present corruption. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

[40]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 9

Component 2: Prose November 2021, Question 10 40 marks

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts make use of symbolism. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

[40]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 10

Component 2: Prose November 2020, Question 9 40 marks

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied. Begin your answer on page 5.

The Supernatural

Texts Pre-1900: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde; Dracula, Bram Stoker Post-1900: The Little Stranger, Sarah Waters; Beloved, Toni Morrison

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts make use of time in their narratives. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

OR

[40]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 9

Component 2: Prose October 2020, Question 10 40 marks

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present desire. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 10

Component 2: Prose November 2020, Question 10 40 marks

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present desire. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

[40]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 10

Component 2: Prose June 2019, Question 9 40 marks

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied. Begin your answer on page 5.

The Supernatural

Texts Pre-1900: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde; Dracula, Bram Stoker Post-1900: The Little Stranger, Sarah Waters; Beloved, Toni Morrison

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present women. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

[40]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 9

Component 2: Prose June 2019, Question 10 40 marks

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present menace. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 10

Component 2: Prose June 2018, Question 9 40 marks

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied. Begin your answer on page 5.

The Supernatural

Texts Pre-1900: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde; Dracula, Bram Stoker Post-1900: The Little Stranger, Sarah Waters; Beloved, Toni Morrison

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts use the supernatural to reveal character. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 9

Component 2: Prose June 2018, Question 10 40 marks

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present good and evil. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

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Component 2: Prose June 2017, Question 9 40 marks

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied. Begin your answer on page 5.

The Supernatural Texts Pre-1900: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde; Dracula, Bram Stoker Post-1900: The Little Stranger, Sarah Waters; Beloved, Toni Morrison

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present characters who experience anxiety. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

OR

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 9

Component 2: Prose June 2017, Question 10 40 marks

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts examine violence. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 10

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