English Literature 8702/2 June 2017

The exam evaluates critical analysis and comparison skills in modern texts, poetry, and unseen poetry. Section A explores themes of social critique, identity, and morality in works like An Inspector Calls and Animal Farm. Section B delves into relationships and conflict through comparative poetry analysis from the AQA Anthology, examining emotional depth and historical context. Section C assesses interpretation and comparative evaluation of unseen poems, focusing on seasonal imagery and thematic resonance. Key skills include analyzing authorial methods, evaluating societal and personal conflicts, and constructing coherent, evidence-based interpretations across diverse literary forms.