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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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  1. Q04

    June 2025 · Paper 1

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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 04: 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
  2. Q04

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 04: 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
  3. Q04

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 04: 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
  4. Q04

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 04: 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
  5. Q04

    June 2023 · Paper 1

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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 04: 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
  6. Q04

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 04: 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
  7. Q04

    June 2022 · Paper 1

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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 04: 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
  8. Q04

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 04: 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
  9. Q04

    November 2021 · Paper 1

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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 04: The Winter’s Tale – William Shakespeare ‘Leontes’ jealousy is entirely irrational.’ In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents Leontes’ feeling
  10. Q04

    November 2020 · Paper 1

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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 04: 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
  11. Q04

    November 2020 · AS Paper 1

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    November 2020 AS Paper 1, question 04: 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
All 11 questions on The Winter’s Tale, as a list
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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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