English Literature (B) 7716/2B June 2016

AQA AS Level English Literature B (7716) Jun 2016

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The exam explores aspects of comedy in poetry and prose. Section A analyzes Chaucer’s The Nun’s Priest’s Tale, focusing on Chauntecleer’s heroic yet comic weaknesses, Duffy’s Mrs Sisyphus addressing men’s foolishness, and Betjeman’s poems exploring humor in death and aging. Section B examines prose texts, including Austen’s Emma, exploring the comedic misunderstandings in courtship; Levy’s Small Island, presenting marriage as a source of dissatisfaction; and Carter’s Wise Children, focusing on the celebratory resolution. Tasks emphasize critical evaluation of language, structure, and form, alongside thematic and contextual exploration, fostering nuanced insights into the comedic genre.