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Frankenstein: AQA GCSE English Literature questions

Every AQA GCSE English Literature exam question on Frankenstein, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q11

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    30 marksFrankenstein
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 11: Starting with this extract, explore how Shelley presents the importance of family in Frankenstein. Write about: • how Shelley presents the importance of family
  2. Q11

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    30 marksFrankenstein
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 11: Starting with this extract, explore how Shelley presents the effects of Frankenstein’s scientific ambitions on himself and others. Write about: • how Shelley pr
  3. Q11

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    30 marksFrankenstein
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 11: Starting with this extract, explore how Shelley presents the effects of loneliness and isolation in Frankenstein. Write about: • how Shelley presents the effect
  4. Q05

    June 2022 · Paper 1N

    30 marksFrankenstein
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    June 2022 Paper 1N, question 05: Starting with this extract, explore how Shelley presents the relationship between Frankenstein and the monster. Write about: • how Shelley presents the relation
  5. Q05

    November 2021 · Paper 1N

    30 marksFrankenstein
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    November 2021 Paper 1N, question 05: Starting with this extract, explore how far Shelley presents Victor Frankenstein as a victim of his own actions. Write about: • how Shelley presents Victor Fran
  6. Q11

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    30 marksFrankenstein
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 11: Starting with this extract, explore how Shelley presents grief and loss. Write about: • how Shelley presents Frankenstein’s grief in this extract • how Shelley
All 6 questions on Frankenstein, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q11 (30 marks): Starting with this extract, explore how Shelley presents the importance of family in Frankenstein. Write about: • how Shelley presents the importance of family
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q11 (30 marks): Starting with this extract, explore how Shelley presents the effects of Frankenstein’s scientific ambitions on himself and others. Write about: • how Shelley pr
  3. June 2023, Paper 1, Q11 (30 marks): Starting with this extract, explore how Shelley presents the effects of loneliness and isolation in Frankenstein. Write about: • how Shelley presents the effect
  4. June 2022, Paper 1N, Q05 (30 marks): Starting with this extract, explore how Shelley presents the relationship between Frankenstein and the monster. Write about: • how Shelley presents the relation
  5. November 2021, Paper 1N, Q05 (30 marks): Starting with this extract, explore how far Shelley presents Victor Frankenstein as a victim of his own actions. Write about: • how Shelley presents Victor Fran
  6. November 2020, Paper 1, Q11 (30 marks): Starting with this extract, explore how Shelley presents grief and loss. Write about: • how Shelley presents Frankenstein’s grief in this extract • how Shelley

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