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Othello: OCR A‑Level English Literature questions

OCR A-Level English Literature past-paper questions on Othello, 2021–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.

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  1. Q3(a)

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    15 marksOthello
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  2. Q3(b)

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All 2 questions on Othello, as a list
  1. Specimen, Component 1, Q3(a) (15 marks): Discuss the following passage from Act 2 Scene 3, exploring Shakespeare's use of language and its dramatic effects.
  2. Specimen, Component 1, Q3(b) (15 marks): ‘In the military setting of Othello, reputation is everything.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this view of Othello.

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