The Winter’s Tale: AQA A‑Level English Literature A questions
Every AQA A-Level English Literature A exam question on The Winter’s Tale, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 11 questions on The Winter’s Tale, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q04 (25 marks): The Winter’s Tale – William Shakespeare ‘The extent of Leontes’ grief completely restores sympathy for him.’ In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare
- June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q04 (25 marks): The Winter’s Tale – William Shakespeare Read the extract from The Winter’s Tale, provided below, and respond to the following: • How does Shakespeare present as
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q04 (25 marks): The Winter’s Tale – William Shakespeare ‘The relationships between women are the strongest bonds of love in the play.’ In the light of this view, discuss how Sh
- June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q04 (25 marks): The Winter’s Tale – William Shakespeare Read the extract from The Winter’s Tale, provided below, and respond to the following: • How does Shakespeare present as
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q04 (25 marks): The Winter’s Tale – William Shakespeare ‘In the literature of love, marriage is seen as essential to personal happiness and the social order.’ In the light of t
- June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q04 (25 marks): The Winter’s Tale – William Shakespeare Read the extract from The Winter’s Tale, provided below, and respond to the following: • How does Shakespeare present as
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q04 (25 marks): The Winter’s Tale – William Shakespeare ‘The relationship between Florizel and Perdita is built upon a foundation of lies and deceit.’ In the light of this view
- June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q04 (25 marks): The Winter’s Tale – William Shakespeare Read the extract from The Winter’s Tale, provided below, and respond to the following: • How does Shakespeare present as
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q04 (25 marks): The Winter’s Tale – William Shakespeare ‘Leontes’ jealousy is entirely irrational.’ In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents Leontes’ feeling
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q04 (25 marks): The Winter’s Tale – William Shakespeare ‘Hermione is merely a passive victim of Leontes’ jealousy.’ In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents
- November 2020, AS Paper 1, Q04 (25 marks): The Winter’s Tale – William Shakespeare Read the passage from The Winter’s Tale, provided below, and respond to the following: • How does Shakespeare present as
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