AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern texts and poetry June 2022 question paper 8702/2

Macbeth

Read the following extract from Act 3 Scene 1 of Macbeth and then answer the question that follows.

At this point in the play, Macbeth is thinking of his feelings about Banquo.

Starting with this speech, explore how Shakespeare presents Macbeth’s fears.

Write about:

• how Shakespeare presents Macbeth’s fears in this speech

• how Shakespeare presents Macbeth’s fears in the play as a whole.

Romeo and Juliet

Read the following extract from Act 2 Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet and then answer the question that follows.

At this point in the play, Romeo is in the Capulets’ orchard beneath Juliet’s window. She doesn’t know Romeo is there.

Starting with this speech, explore how Shakespeare presents Romeo’s feelings towards Juliet.

Write about:

• how Shakespeare presents Romeo’s feelings towards Juliet in this speech

• how Shakespeare presents Romeo’s feelings towards Juliet in the play as a whole.

The Tempest

Read the following extract from Act 5 Scene 1 of The Tempest and then answer the question that follows.

At this point in the play, Ariel has brought together the group of characters who are under Prospero’s spell. Prospero speaks to them.

Starting with this speech, explore how far Shakespeare presents Prospero as a fair man in The Tempest.

Write about:

• how far Shakespeare presents Prospero as a fair man in this speech

• how far Shakespeare presents Prospero as a fair man in the play as a whole.

The Merchant of Venice

Read the following extract from Act 3 Scene 3 of The Merchant of Venice and then answer the question that follows.

At this point in the play, Shylock is escorting the bankrupt Antonio to prison and is refusing to listen to Antonio’s pleading.

Starting with this conversation, explore how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Shylock and Antonio in The Merchant of Venice.

Write about:

• how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Shylock and Antonio in this conversation

• how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Shylock and Antonio in the play as a whole.

Much Ado About Nothing

Read the following extract from Act 1 Scene 1 of Much Ado About Nothing and then answer the question that follows.

At this point in the play, Claudio has returned from war and is talking about his feelings for Hero.

Starting with this conversation, explore how Shakespeare presents Claudio’s feelings for Hero in Much Ado About Nothing.

Write about:

• how Shakespeare presents Claudio’s feelings for Hero in this conversation

• how Shakespeare presents Claudio’s feelings for Hero in the play as a whole.

Julius Caesar

Read the following extract from Act 3 Scene 1 of Julius Caesar and then answer the question that follows.

At this point in the play, Caesar has been assassinated and Antony is addressing the conspirators. He then turns his attention to Caesar’s body.

Starting with this speech, explore how far Shakespeare presents Antony as a loyal friend to Caesar.

Write about:

• how far Shakespeare presents Antony as a loyal friend to Caesar in this speech

• how far Shakespeare presents Antony as a loyal friend to Caesar in the play as a whole.

0 7. 1 In ‘Shoulders’, how does the poet present ideas about the importance of protecting and taking care of each other?

0 7. 2 In both ‘Choices’ and ‘Shoulders’ the poets present ideas about protecting and taking care of things around us.

What are the similarities and/or differences between the methods the poets use to present these ideas?