Contains 2 A-Level extract essays which both achieved A* marks, on important speeches in King Lear: Edmund’s soliloquy: “Thou, Nature, art my goddess” from Act 1 Scene 2 which is 600 words, and King Lear’s speech: “Let it be so! Thy truth then be thy dower!” from Act 1 Scene 1 which is 700 words. Both answers explore key themes to the play such as deceit, family, madness, hierarchy and nature. As well as close analysis of Shakespeare’s language in creating meaning. As these are extract questions, there is no consideration of context/critics, only analysis of language and literary techniques. Great A-level resource to aid studying King Lear, as well as to improve essay writing skills and achieve those top marks :)

550 word A* essay on lines 365-386 of The Merchant’s Tale which achieved 14/15 marks. A useful resource to study key themes in The Merchant’s Tale such as Januarie’s misogyny, and the role of men and women in medieval marriage. Analysing essays is a sure way to enhance your own essay and analysis skills and ensure you achieve the top marks at A-level :)

Owen Sheers Skirrid Hill Sample A* A-Level Essay - How does Sheers write about the Past? 80 Mark 2000 Word Essay Contains analysis of Border Country, Keyways and History, detailed context and Sheers’ influences and early life. Great A-Level resource to study from, this essay got 77/80 marks and is very thorough in its analysis of Skirrid Hill and Owen Sheers, use this to learn how to enhance your own English essays to get the top marks :)

Explore the ways in which Sheers writes about the effects of war in Mametz Wood. [40] 1700 word Section A Essay - AO1 AO2 only Great resource to study Mametz Wood and to improve essay writing skills, it is 1700 words and has detailed analysis of Mametz Wood, with a focus on technique and effect(AO2). Great resource for those doing Skirrid Hill through WJEC and AQA exam boards.

1700 word essay on the influence of Courtly Love in The Merchant’s Tale which achieved full marks (45/45). Contains detailed analysis of context and Chaucer’s influences including: Cappelanus’ treatise De Amore Jean de Meun and Guillame de Lorris’ Roman de la Rose The poetry of Petrarch and Dante Biblical and classical imagery Stoic and Epicurean philosophy The role of women and marriage in Medieval times The Clerk’s Tale and The Wife of Bath’s Tale As well as analysis of language and literary conventions with relevant and important quotes embedded throughout. Overall, a great resource to guide the study of arguably the most important theme of The Merchant’s Tale: Courtly Love. The references to Chaucer’s influences and context are universal and could be applied to a plethora of other exam questions. Use this resource to enhance your own essays and achieve the top marks :)

Detailed annotation and 500 word analysis of Remains by Simon Armitage, great resource for GCSE Poetry

500 word A* A-level essay on lines 99-124 of The Merchant’s Tale, focussing on the presentation of the Merchant’s views on marriage. This essay achieved 14/15 marks making it a useful resource for studying the text as well as understanding how Chaucer uses literary techniques to create meaning :)

Sample A* A-Level Essay on Act 1 of Top Girls by Carol Churchill: “The fantasy dinner party in Act 1 offers the audience much more than a glimpse of history”. Discuss this view of Top Girls. (60) This is a great essay to learn about Act 1 of Top Girls, the wider context of the characters, and how to structure your essays in general, I got an A* in this essay so it should be some help :)

Unlock the captivating world of poetic genius with this 2500-word essay comparing Owen Sheers’ Skirrid Hill and Seamus Heaney’s Field Work. Delve into their profound explorations of sorrow through the poems: “Mametz Wood,” “Border Country,” “The Strand at Lough Beg,” and “The Guttural Muse” uncovering the intimate and universal dimensions within their verses. Gain insights into their distinct styles, techniques, and perspectives, and deepen your appreciation for the power of poetic expression. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this insightful analysis that will enrich your understanding of these remarkable poets and their portrayal of sorrow.

2500 word essay which achieved 44/45 marks. Contains detailed analysis of contextual influences including: The role of women in medieval times Boccacio’s Decameron Medieval stereotypes about women Biblical allusion and imagery Courtly love conventions Capellanus’ treatise De Amore Classical allusion: Pluto and Proserpina St Jerome’s Golden Book of Marriage Jean de Meun and Guillame de Lorris’ Roman de la Rose The Wife of Bath’s Tale Epicurean philosophy As well as analysis of Chaucer’s literary style and technique A great resource to aid study of The Merchant’s Tale, as contextual references could be applied to a multitude of exam questions. Use this resource to enhance your study and achieve the top marks :)