plumiCoriolanus: OCR A‑Level English Literature questions
Every OCR A-Level English Literature exam question on Coriolanus, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 18 questions on Coriolanus, as a list
- June 2025, Component 1, Q1(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 2, Scene 3, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and dramatic effects.
- June 2025, Component 1, Q1(b) (15 marks): ‘The behaviour of Coriolanus inspires both admiration and contempt.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this view of the p
- June 2025, AS Component 1, Q1(a) (30 marks): ‘A play in which all the characters put themselves first.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of the play Coriolanus?
- June 2025, AS Component 1, Q1(b) (30 marks): ‘Menenius is generally right about things.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of the role of Menenius Agrippa in the play Coriolanus?
- June 2024, Component 1, Q1(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 1 Scene 6, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and dramatic effects.
- June 2024, Component 1, Q1(b) (15 marks): ‘A play about military values.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this view of the play Coriolanus. Remember to support y
- June 2024, AS Component 1, Q1(a) (30 marks): ‘By the end of the play, something like justice is done.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this comment on the play Coriolanus?
- June 2024, AS Component 1, Q1(b) (30 marks): ‘Coriolanus shows women can have a powerful influence on politics.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view on the roles of the women in the play C
- June 2023, Component 1, Q1(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 3 Scene 3, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and its dramatic effects.
- June 2023, Component 1, Q1(b) (15 marks): ‘The play sometimes suggests that Coriolanus is an enemy of the people.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this view of t
- June 2023, AS Component 1, Q1(a) (30 marks): ‘Pride is the chief quality of the characters of the play.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this comment on the play Coriolanus?
- June 2023, AS Component 1, Q1(b) (30 marks): ‘Aufidius views Coriolanus with a strange blend of hatred and admiration.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of the role of Aufidius?
- June 2022, Component 1, Q1(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 1 Scene 1, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and its dramatic effects.
- June 2022, Component 1, Q1(b) (15 marks): ‘Rigid social structures control the events of the play.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this view of the play Coriola
- June 2022, AS Component 1, Q1(a) (30 marks): ‘What matters in Coriolanus is winning.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this comment on the play Coriolanus ?
- June 2022, AS Component 1, Q1(b) (30 marks): ‘Coriolanus’s tragedy is that he’s bad at relationships.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of the role of Coriolanus?
- November 2021, Component 1, Q1(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 1 Scene 1, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and dramatic effects.
- November 2021, Component 1, Q1(b) (15 marks): ‘The effects of war are often unpredictable.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this view of the play Coriolanus. Remembe
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