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.
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
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…
A* A-Level Comparison essay ‘Hidden truths will always be revealed in the end’ A Merchant’s Tale’ by Chaucer and ‘An Ideal Husband’ by Wilde
1,600 words, 2 and a half pages typed, 5 huge paragraphs
Some of the key points:
Solid introduction
Both Chaucer and Wilde portray women as manipulative, and especially focus on how they use their sexuality to successfully deceive men, through May and Ms Cheveley
Ms Cheveley embodies the societal outsider, as she extracts joy and empowerment from stealing & manipulating
For Robert Chiltern, political corruption through hidden truths was his most accessible way to climb the socio-political ladder
Ultimately, the key difference between each text lies in who has admitted each hidden truth.
Examples of the many critic quotes and my analysis/arguments against or for their perspectives: Bruner and Ebert
Full marks for all AOs on Section 2 of the English Literature A-Level
Written in exam conditions
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
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
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…
A* A-Level Comparison essay ‘Men may seem to be more powerful than women, but the reality is very different’ ‘A Merchant’s Tale’ + ‘An Ideal Husband’
Comparative essay between Chaucer and Wilde
8 huge paragraphs, 1520 word, 3 pages typed - super impressive essay, and it’s rare to find good analysis and examples of this essay type of the A-level so I hope this helps someone :) !!
Full marks for all AOs (WITH CRITICS) on Section 2 of the English Literature A-Level
Written in exam conditions
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
A* A-Level Comparison essay ‘Rank and social status are the enemies of happiness” ‘A Merchant’s Tale’ by Chaucer and ‘An Ideal Husband’ by Wilde
Comparative essay between Chaucer and Wilde - - WITH CRITICS - YOU WILL STAND OUT!!
8 paragraphs, 1690 words, 3 pages
Start of Essay:
Throughout history, the fundamental pillars of society have created a base for people to develop. This has been used repeatedly throughout time, but in the 19th century, rigid social structures were at a peak. The texts ‘An Ideal Husband’ and ‘The Merchant’s Tale’ reflect the social and moral attitudes of their contemporary periods.
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Full marks for all AOs on Section 2 of the English Literature A-Level
Written in exam conditions
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper