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 Grade 9 ‘Macbeth’ Theme Essay ‘How is ambition explored in the play?’ 1b (32 marks)
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.
905 words total, 6 big paragraphs
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
It’s hard to find thematic analysis on Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ so I hope this saves someone’s essays or revision! :)
Some of the points covered:
-Macbeth’s fatal flaw
-How it is used as motivation
-How it causes corruption
-Macduff’s ambitions
GCSE Grade 9 History Medicine 12 marker: ‘In what ways has the role of the gov in public health changed since 1875?’
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions- fully solid essay
Main points covered:
Public Health Act 1875
Government anti-smoking campaigns
NHS and the Labour government
4 solid, complex and complete paragraphs
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
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 grade 9 ‘Macbeth’ Essay on the theme of Order and Disorder question 1b
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.
6 paragraphs, 643 words
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
Points:
Intro
Use of disturbed weather
Duncan’s murder
Macbeth’s tyranny as a by-product of disorder
Lady Macbeth’s actions
Conclusion
It’s hard to find thematic analysis on Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ so I hope this saves someone’s essays or revision! :)
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! :)
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* 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 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.
GCSE Grade 9 Thematic, evaluation and language analysis of Sheila Birling in ‘An Inspector Calls’
Progressive analysis of her character development throughout the play, covering all the key points and themes on her character.
’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 850-word document, 7 paragraphs, fitting the 45mins time frame for a GCSE exam.
Targeted at the AQA specification but will be useful to all GCSE English Literature students
Some examples of the main points covered:
How Sheila is portrayed in the beginning vs. End of the play
How Sheila exemplifies the capitalist symbol
How Sheila changes
Analysis and contrast on how Sheila behaves at the end of the play
Awful treatment of the lower classes
solid conclusion
… and many other points to make the essays complete and solid.
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.
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
'Compare the ways in which Carter combines and compares the Gothic fairy ttales ‘The COurtship of Mr Lyon’ and ‘The Tiger’s Bride’
‘The Bloody Chamber’ by Angela Carter A-level full marks essay
Can be used as a model or revision resource
This resource is a 3 page essay 2,029 words, covers the main subtitles to answer the comparative an analytical question in depth:
links to context, themes, constant quotes, comparison throughout making it a full marks quality answer
The narrative voices are compared
Mr Lyon/The Tiger are compared
The behaviour of the fathers
The Two Beautys
The Endings of the tales
Conclusion: Which is more successful?
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.