plumiHard Times: AQA A‑Level English Literature B questions
Every AQA A-Level English Literature B exam question on Hard Times, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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- June 2025, Paper 2B, Q06 (25 marks): Hard Times – Charles Dickens ‘Ultimately, in Hard Times there is no sense of justice.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Remember to include in your a
- June 2024, Paper 2B, Q06 (25 marks): Hard Times – Charles Dickens ‘In Hard Times, women have no control over their lives or the lives of others.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Remembe
- June 2023, Paper 2B, Q06 (25 marks): Hard Times – Charles Dickens ‘Dickens creates happy endings for those who act with kindness rather than self-interest.’ To what extent do you agree with this vi
- June 2022, Paper 2B, Q06 (25 marks): Hard Times – Charles Dickens ‘In Hard Times, those who have power use it irresponsibly.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Remember to include in your
- November 2021, Paper 2B, Q06 (25 marks): Hard Times – Charles Dickens ‘In Hard Times education and learning serve no positive purpose.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Remember to include i
- November 2020, Paper 2B, Q06 (25 marks): Hard Times – Charles Dickens ‘The characters in the novel are ultimately self-interested with no wish to improve society.’ To what extent do you agree with this
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