English Literature (B) 7716/2B June 2019

AQA AS Level English Literature B (7716) Jul 2019

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The exam analyzes aspects of comedy in poetry and prose. Section A examines texts such as Chaucer’s The Nun’s Priest’s Tale, Burns’s Tam o’Shanter, and Betjeman’s Executive, exploring themes of satire, humorous characterization, and moral critique through techniques like irony, narrative voice, and imagery. Section B evaluates comedy in prose, analyzing Austen’s Emma as a romantic satire, Levy’s Small Island for the comedic portrayal of sexual encounters, and Carter’s Wise Children, focusing on the significance of place and setting to humor. Tasks emphasize critical analysis of language, structure, and thematic connections within the comedic genre.