English Literature 8702/2 June 2019

The exam evaluates analytical and comparative skills in modern texts, poetry, and unseen poetry. Section A examines themes of morality, relationships, societal norms, and leadership in works like An Inspector Calls and Lord of the Flies. Section B focuses on thematic exploration in poetry clusters, analyzing love, relationships, power, and conflict, featuring texts from the AQA Anthology. Section C assesses interpretation and comparative analysis of unseen poems, exploring happiness, contentment, and self-reflection. The paper emphasizes critical engagement, thematic analysis, and the exploration of literary techniques across a diverse range of texts and cultural contexts.