plumiHamlet: AQA A‑Level English Literature B questions
Every AQA A-Level English Literature B exam question on Hamlet, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 6 questions on Hamlet, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 2A, Q09 (25 marks): Hamlet – William Shakespeare ‘O villain, villain, smiling, damnèd villain!’ To what extent do you agree with the view that it is impossible to sympathise with C
- June 2024, Paper 2A, Q09 (25 marks): Hamlet – William Shakespeare ‘Hamlet is merely a victim of crime.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Remember to include in your answer relevant detai
- June 2023, Paper 2A, Q09 (25 marks): Hamlet – William Shakespeare ‘Of all the crimes in the play, it is Claudius’ killing of the king which is the most shocking.’ To what extent do you agree with t
- June 2022, Paper 2A, Q09 (25 marks): Hamlet – William Shakespeare ‘Gertrude is a criminal, not a victim.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Remember to include in your answer relevant det
- November 2021, Paper 2A, Q09 (25 marks): Hamlet – William Shakespeare ‘Ophelia is a complete innocent who does not deserve to suffer as she does.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Remember t
- November 2020, Paper 2A, Q09 (25 marks): Hamlet – William Shakespeare ‘Any attempts to deliver punishment in the play ultimately result in failure.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Remember
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