Richard II (AS): AQA A‑Level English Literature B questions
Every AQA A-Level English Literature B exam question on Richard II (AS), 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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- June 2025, AS Paper 1A, Q03 (25 marks): Richard II – William Shakespeare Explore the view that ‘at the end of the play order is restored’. Remember to include in your answer relevant comments on Shake
- June 2024, AS Paper 1A, Q03 (25 marks): Richard II – William Shakespeare Explore the view that ‘Richard is a proud and shallow tragic protagonist’. Remember to include in your answer relevant comments
- June 2023, AS Paper 1A, Q03 (25 marks): Richard II – William Shakespeare Explore the view that ‘at the end of the play, no positives emerge’. Remember to include in your answer relevant comments on Sh
- June 2022, AS Paper 1A, Q03 (25 marks): Richard II – William Shakespeare Explore the view that ‘Richard’s downfall is the result of the many mistakes he makes’. Remember to include in your answer rele
- November 2020, AS Paper 1A, Q03 (25 marks): Richard II – William Shakespeare Explore the view that ‘Richard is more of a villain than a hero’. Remember to include in your answer relevant comment on Shakes
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