English Literature 8702/2 June 2022

The exam evaluates comprehension and analysis of Shakespearean plays and unseen poetry. Section A explores themes like ambition, fear, love, and loyalty in plays such as Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Julius Caesar. Key focuses include character relationships, moral dilemmas, and emotional conflicts. Section B examines ideas of care and protection in unseen poems, analyzing imagery, tone, and symbolism in works like Shoulders by Naomi Shihab Nye and Choices by Tess Gallagher. The paper emphasizes thematic depth, critical engagement, and contextual understanding across historical and literary frameworks.