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The Supernatural: Edexcel A‑Level English Literature questions

Every Edexcel A-Level English Literature exam question on The Supernatural, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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    June 2025 · Paper 2

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  9. Q9

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  17. Q9

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All 36 questions on The Supernatural, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q9 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts make use of characters who deviate from society’s expectations. You must relate your discussion t
  2. June 2025, Paper 2, Q10 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore masculinity. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  3. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q9 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present the importance of family relationships. In your answer you must consider the following: •
  4. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q10 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present death. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ methods • links bet
  5. June 2024, Paper 2, Q9 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts create uncertainty. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  6. June 2024, Paper 2, Q10 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore social status. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  7. June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q9 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts create a sense of fear. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ methods •
  8. June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q10 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present contrasting environments within their stories. In your answer you must consider the follo
  9. June 2023, Paper 2, Q9 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore loss. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  10. June 2023, Paper 2, Q10 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present supernatural beings or events. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual fac
  11. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q9 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore the theme of control. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ meth
  12. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q10 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts create tension around supernatural events. In your answer you must consider the following: • the
  13. June 2022, Paper 2, Q9 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore how characters cope with suffering. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextua
  14. June 2022, Paper 2, Q10 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore imbalances of power. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  15. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q9 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts make use of illusion and reality. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’
  16. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q10 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present the impact of traumatic events. In your answer you must consider the following: • the wri
  17. November 2021, Paper 2, Q9 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present corruption. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  18. November 2021, Paper 2, Q10 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts make use of symbolism. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  19. October 2020, Paper 2, Q9 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts make use of time in their narratives. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual fact
  20. October 2020, Paper 2, Q10 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present desire. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  21. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q9 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore negative influences. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ metho
  22. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q10 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present characters dealing with difficult situations. In your answer you must consider the follow
  23. June 2019, Paper 2, Q9 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present women. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  24. June 2019, Paper 2, Q10 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present menace. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  25. June 2019, AS Paper 2, Q9 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present female characters as victims. In your answer you must consider the following: • the write
  26. June 2019, AS Paper 2, Q10 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present the breaking of boundaries. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers
  27. June 2018, Paper 2, Q9 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts use the supernatural to reveal character. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual
  28. June 2018, Paper 2, Q10 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present good and evil. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  29. June 2018, AS Paper 2, Q9 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts create a sense of mystery. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ methods
  30. June 2018, AS Paper 2, Q10 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore the theme of morality. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ met
  31. June 2017, Paper 2, Q9 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present characters who experience anxiety. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual
  32. June 2017, Paper 2, Q10 (40 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts examine violence. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.
  33. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q9 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present cruelty. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ methods • links b
  34. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q10 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present masculinity. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers’ methods • lin
  35. June 2016, AS Paper 2, Q9 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts portray the intrusion of the supernatural into everyday life. In your answer you must consider th
  36. June 2016, AS Paper 2, Q10 (44 marks): Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present characters who are haunted. In your answer you must consider the following: • the writers

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