The Importance of Being Earnest (AS): AQA A‑Level English Literature B questions
Every AQA A-Level English Literature B exam question on The Importance of Being Earnest (AS), 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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- June 2025, AS Paper 1B, Q04 (25 marks): The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde Explore the view that ‘the play is too dark to be funny’. Remember to include in your answer relevant comments on
- June 2024, AS Paper 1B, Q04 (25 marks): The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde Explore the view that the play is just too silly to be enjoyed. Remember to include in your answer relevant commen
- June 2023, AS Paper 1B, Q04 (25 marks): The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde Explore the view that ‘the play celebrates rather than criticises posh society’. Remember to include in your answe
- June 2022, AS Paper 1B, Q04 (25 marks): The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde Explore the significance of secrets and their discovery to the comedy of the play. Remember to include in your ans
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