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Every AQA A-Level English Literature A exam question on Journey’s End, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 12 questions on Journey’s End, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 2A, Q09 (25 marks): ‘Osborne can never stop being the teacher.’ In the light of this view, examine the presentation of Osborne in Journey’s End.
- June 2025, Paper 2A, Q10 (25 marks): Examine the significance of loyalty in Journey’s End.
- June 2024, Paper 2A, Q09 (25 marks): ‘Journey’s End is more about the anticipation of combat rather than combat itself.’ Examine this view of the play.
- June 2024, Paper 2A, Q10 (25 marks): ‘In Journey’s End, Sherriff suggests that military discipline is more important than individual feelings.’ Examine this view.
- June 2023, Paper 2A, Q09 (25 marks): Examine the significance of the dugout as the setting of the play.
- June 2023, Paper 2A, Q10 (25 marks): ‘Hibbert’s fear is condemned by other characters, but understood by the audience.’ Examine the presentation of Hibbert in the light of this view.
- June 2022, Paper 2A, Q09 (25 marks): ‘In Journey’s End, Sherriff suggests that, despite the loyalty shown to Stanhope, he is far from an ideal leader of men.’ Examine this view of Stanhope.
- June 2022, Paper 2A, Q10 (25 marks): ‘Even on the front-line, their pre-war roles and relationships still govern the lives of the men.’ Examine this view of the play.
- November 2021, Paper 2A, Q09 (25 marks): ‘Memories of home are a comfort to the soldiers in the play.’ Examine this view of Journey’s End.
- November 2021, Paper 2A, Q10 (25 marks): Examine the significance of the play’s title.
- November 2020, Paper 2A, Q09 (25 marks): ‘The ongoing tensions between Stanhope and Raleigh are never resolved.’ Examine this view.
- November 2020, Paper 2A, Q10 (25 marks): Examine the significance of the role of Trotter in Journey’s End.
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