plumiLes Blancs: Edexcel A‑Level English Literature questions
Every Edexcel A-Level English Literature exam question on Les Blancs, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 10 questions on Les Blancs, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q17 (25 marks): Explore the presentation of Eric in Hansberry’s Les Blancs. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q18 (25 marks): Explore Hansberry’s use of stagecraft in Les Blancs. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
- June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q3 (48 marks): ‘The conflict between the settlers and the Africans is most powerfully expressed in their contrasting religions and beliefs.’ In the light of this comment, expl
- June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q4 (48 marks): ‘Hansberry is more interested in exposing the injustices of the past than presenting hope for the future.’ In the light of this comment, explore Hansberry’s dra
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q17 (25 marks): Explore how Hansberry allows us to see different points of view in Les Blancs. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q18 (25 marks): Explore Hansberry’s use of symbolism in Les Blancs. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
- June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q3 (48 marks): ‘Charlie is a journalist who wants to understand but doesn’t want to listen.’ In the light of this comment, explore Hansberry’s dramatic presentation of Charlie
- June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q4 (48 marks): ‘Freedom cannot be achieved through dialogue alone. It must be fought for and won.’ In the light of this comment, explore Hansberry’s dramatic presentation of f
- June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q3 (48 marks): ‘Les Blancs is as much about a family falling apart as it is about a nation on the brink of war.’ In the light of this comment, explore Hansberry’s dramatic pre
- June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q4 (48 marks): ‘Tshembe is in a struggle with his past, with his family and with his destiny.’ In the light of this comment, explore Hansberry’s dramatic presentation of Tshem
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