This shop consists of all my A-level revision resources which helped me achieve A*, A*, A*. These resources are for A-level students studying English Literature, Classics, and History. I will also be adding essays and revision plans from GCSEs, where I achieved 6 grade 9s.
This shop consists of all my A-level revision resources which helped me achieve A*, A*, A*. These resources are for A-level students studying English Literature, Classics, and History. I will also be adding essays and revision plans from GCSEs, where I achieved 6 grade 9s.
GCSE Grade9 full essay on the theme of ‘The Supernatural’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Some of the main points:
Solid introduction - with the key message that Dickens presents the supernatural as an allegory for necessary change and rebirth in the upper strata of Victorian societies
Ghost of Christmas Past
Stave 3 Ghost of Christmas Present
Ignorance and Want
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Solid Conclusion
2 pages and a bit, 1160 words, 7 very big paragraphs
GCSE Grade 9 Essay: The significance of Eva Smith in ‘An Inspector Calls’, the 20th century play written by JB Priestley
An Inspector Calls essay – Grade 9 GCSE standard
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper.
This would achieve full marks – the equivalent of a Grade 9
This resource is a 717-word document, fitting the 45mins time frame for a GCSE exam.
Targeted at the AQA specification but will be useful to all GCSE English Literature students
Covers:
Consistent context for each point and quotes
Quotes and key references made at all times.
Underrated/forgotten/unique context links eg. the significance of Eva’s surname
How she’s a symbol for the working classes
Her graphic death
How she teaches a lesson to the Birling family
Her role in being a symbol for those with no voice in society
Conclusion summarising all the analysis covered
A* A-Level Essay: ‘Entrapment is often an important element in Gothic writing’ Compare with ‘Dracula’ and ‘The Bloody Chamber’
Comparison essay between Angela Carter and Bram Stoker
3 fully typed pages, 1,700 words, 10 huge paragraphs
Full marks for all AOs
Written in exam conditions
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
Some of the key points made:
Solid introduction going over the classic gothic trop and how it links to images of darkness, claustrophobia and mystery…
How the theme alludes to the helplessness of the victims
How confinement instills fear
How Harker is initiall physically trapped
Mental entrapment featured through Renfield
Dracula’s own limitations and dependency to be close to Carpathian soil, with links to Erl-King and The Lady of the House of Love who is trapped through vampirism
In both texts, women are depicted as victims being trapped by males and society. Link to their subversions
4 other big paragraphs with more pivotal points to the essay…
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, play coverage, points, context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme.
Paragraphs cover:
Introduction
Scrooge
The Ghost of Christmas Past
Marley Transformation
The Ghost showing their different visions
Solid conclusion
Full 2 pages, 6 big paragraphs, 1,180 words
GCSE Grade9 full essay on the theme of ‘Poverty’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, play coverage, complex and unconventional points (YOU WILL STAND OUT!!), context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme.
11 solid paragraphs, 1146 words, 2 pages and a bit font size 12
Some of the points covered:
Solid introduction
Dickens’ political diatribe
Scrooge’s character and his treatment of others and Christmas
The Ghost of Christmas Past forcing Scrooge to reflect on his past actions
The Cratchit family in Stave 3
Tiny Tim
Scrooge’s transformation
Solid Conclusion
This resource is a full marks Section A, A-level Engish Literature Essay 15marker:
How does Shakespeare use language structure and form to create tension in this extract of Act 3 Scene 4 in ‘Hamlet’? 15 marker
OCR exam but can be applied for any exam on Hamlet
Section A Hamlet Full marker essay on complete language device analysis, Shakespeare’s use of language and it’s dramatic affects progressively throughout this specific extract.
7 Paragraphs, 2 pages, 1071 words. Perfect amount written to be matched in exam conditions.
This is an A* A level mini essay which analyses Stanley’s aggressive behaviour towards Blanche in Scene 8 of the American Classic: A Street Car Named Desire, by Williams. Thematic links are made throughout, making it overall a high quality analysis of the Birthday party Scene.
It is an ideal full marks A level essay which can be used for revision and help for English Literature students, but could also be used for Drama students.
This A level essay analyses the role of masculinity in the play, as well as the core themes/symbolisms of light, expression, character, imagery, context and music.
GCSE Grade 9 ‘An Inspector Calls’ Thematic Character Analysis Essay on the Inspector
Has been written in timed conditions and the correct amount for the GCSE English Lit paper.
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper.
This would achieve full marks – the equivalent of a Grade 9
Targeted at the AQA specification but will be useful to all GCSE English Literature students
Progressive analysis of her character development throughout the play, covering all the key language, political, contextual points and themes on his character.
7 paragraphs (970 words)
Some examples of the main points covered:
Priestley’s political allegorical message
The role of consciousness
Impact of the Inspector’s use of stage directions
How he is a catalyst
Importance of having high moral standards and the use of emotive language
Awful treatment of the lower classes
solid conclusion
… and many other points to make the essays complete and solid.
A-Level A* ‘How far do you agree with the idea that ‘The Bloody Chamber’ by Carter, shows humanity at its worst?’
A-Level Gothic English Literature text by Angela Carter
2,140 words, full 3 pages font type 11, 13 complete paragraphs
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
Perfect amount written to be matched in exam conditions.
This is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, grammatical points, text content coverage, complex, rare and unconventional points (YOU WILL STAND OUT!!), context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme
GCSE Grade9 full essay on the theme of ‘Childhood’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, grammatical points, play content coverage, complex, rare and unconventional points (YOU WILL STAND OUT!!), context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme and Dickens’ key messages.
Some of the points covered:
Solid intro
Children as a symbol of purity
What we learn as a child reflects on us as an adult
Ignorance and Want as allegories
Dickens’ key messages about politics and society
730 words
GCSE Grade 9 ‘An Inspector Calls’ 2 Thematic Character Analysis Essay on Eric
A thematic and character analysis of Eric Birling, from the GCSE play ‘An Inspector Calls’
Has been written in timed conditions and the correct amount for the GCSE English Lit paper.
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper.
This would achieve full marks – the equivalent of a Grade 9
Targeted at the AQA specification but will be useful to all GCSE English Literature students
Progressive analysis of her character development throughout the play, covering all the key points and themes on his character.
6 paragraphs (490 words)
Some examples of the main points covered:
Priestley’s political allegorical message
Linking Eric to the Oedipus complex
Analysis on the significance of Eric’s key speech
Awful treatment of the lower classes
solid conclusion
… and many other points to make the essays complete and solid.
A* A level extended analysis of ‘Erl-King’ by Angela Carter
Themes, language and advanced quote analysis, context, form and structure.
Extended coverage on:
How Carter presents him (4 paragraphs)
His effect on the narrator (3 big paragraphs)
How he fits into the themes of the other tales in Angela’s collection
1,033 words
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
It’s hard to find A-level analysis on Angela Carter’s gothic stories online so I hope this saves someone’s essays or revision! :)
*A-Level A ‘The Lady of the House of Love is the most gothic tale in the collection’ How Far Do You Agree?
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Essay on ‘The Lady of the House of Love’ from ‘A Bloody Chamber’ by Angela Carter and her other stories
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
Perfect amount written to be matched in exam conditions.
This is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, grammatical points, text content coverage, complex, rare and unconventional points (YOU WILL STAND OUT!!), context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme and Carter’s key messages and allegories.
950 words, 2 pages, 7 paragraphs
Some of the points made:
the title being foreboding
-pervading sinister atmosphere
-constant oppositions of life and death, which is a classic gothic trademark
- intertextual references
- comparisons with other texts in Carter’s collection
…and numerous other points
GCSE Grade9 full essay on the theme of ‘Scrooge’s attitude to change’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, grammatical points, play content coverage, complex, rare and unconventional points (YOU WILL STAND OUT!!), context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme and Dickens’ key messages.
Arguably A level standard
7 majorly big paragraphs, 1390 words, 2 pages and a bit font 11
Is written with an approach on how Scrooge is in the beginning of the play, the landslide role of the ghosts and other supernatural phenomena, the Cratchits, as well as other minor characters and Dickens’ beliefs.
A* A-level Classics Epic 20 Marker: Themes of loss and love in Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’
8 paragraphs, 1600 words, 2 and a half typed pages
It is an ideal full marks A level essay which can be used for revision and help for Classics or Literature students
Complete AO1 and AO2
Perfect amount written to be matched in exam conditions
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
This A level essay covers a solid introduction with an initial judgement, how death is used by Virgil as a mechanism to foreshadow future events, familial love, Dido’s prominent death, the loss of young men in the 2nd half of the epic, Pallas’ death and many other points and constant analysis
GCSE Grade9 full essay on the theme of ‘Setting’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, play coverage, complex and unconventional points (YOU WILL STAND OUT!!), context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme.
9 paragraphs, 2 pages text font size 11 , 1090 words
Some of the points covered:
Solid introduction
Opening setting of the novella
The weather being presented as controlling
Christmas cheer being presented through various metaphors linked to weather
Links to darkness in the text can be linked to Scrooge’s own inner darkness
Bob Cratchit being treated as an inferior
Ghost of Christmas Past
Solid conclusion
A* A-Level Comparison Essay ‘Love is the world’s greatest thing’ To what extent do you agree with this statement by Robert Chiltern? ‘A Merchant’s Tale’ by Chaucer and ‘An Ideal Husband’ by Wilde
Full marks were awarded
1970 words
9 very big paragraphs
Written in exam conditions
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
GCSE Grade9 full essay on the theme of ‘Redemption’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, play coverage, points, context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme.
Paragraphs cover:
Introduction
Scrooge
The Ghost of Christmas Past
Marley Transformation
The Ghost showing their different visions
Solid conclusion
Full 2 pages, 6 big paragraphs, 1,180 words
A* A-level Essay: ‘How does The Merchant’s Tale represent women & the balance of power between the genders in marriage?’ - A Merchant’s Tale’ Chaucer
A* A-level: ‘The Merchant’s Tale representation of women & the balance of gender power’ - A Merchant’s Tale’ Chaucer
2and a half pages, 1,600words typed, 8 paragraphs
Full marks for all AOs on Section 2 of the English Literature A-Level - quotes, analysis, constant context on author, religion, astronomy, and societal norms as well as comparisons
Written in exam conditions
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
Some of the key points:
Solid introduction
Link to Genesis through quotes
Chaucer’s ironic references to the deviousness of women
Chaucer reminding the readership of the societal conditions women had to suffer through
Januarrys strong desire to marry and his focus on physical aspects & sexual gratification (in his haste to marry)
January’s wishes for his wife to succumb to his desires
The absence of the voice of women
Wife of Bath
And many other points and a solid conclusion…
GCSE Grade 9 History Weimar 12 marker: ‘Explain how the Nazis created a terror state after 1933’ (12)
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions, with complex points and perspectives.
Main points covered:
Concentration camps
The SD
The gestapo
Very solid conclusion
650 words
4 solid, complex and complete paragraphs
1 page and a half long