Mr Birling says, ‘…a man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own’. How far does Priestley present Mr Birling as a man who cares only for himself and his family? The following answers scored 24 out of 30 marks and is focused on Birling’s character in An Inspector Calls. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students hoping to attain higher grades.

Sheila Birling Quote Grid Analysis Sheet for GCSE English Literature, consisting of: Key Quotes Analysis (interpretations, using key terminology) Links to Context and the Reader

Designed for the AQA ‘Power and Conflict’ cluster (9-1). This sheet covers Rumens’ ‘The Émigré’ and provides an overview of: Context A short-summary 5 key quotes with interpretations Form and Structure Poems that could be compared with ‘The Émigré’

The following essay was written in response to the following question: ‘‘Compare the ways poets present ideas about war in Bayonet Charge and in one other poem from ‘Power and Conflict’ (AQA). The answer achieved 20 out of a possible 30 marks. It can be used as a form of revision or when responding to feedback to enhance essay skills and further develop analytical writing style.