English Litreature J352,22 June 2022 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Romeo and Juliet – The contrast between love and hate: To what extent does the play present the power of hate as strongly as the power of love? Analysis of at least two moments from the play.

2. The Merchant of Venice – Justice in the play: How does Shakespeare present justice? Exploration of at least two moments to support ideas.

3. Macbeth – Macbeth’s role as a victim: To what extent is Macbeth influenced by Lady Macbeth’s ambition? Examination of at least two moments.

4. Much Ado About Nothing – Villainy in the play: How does Shakespeare portray villainy, particularly through Borachio and Don John′s schemes?

5. Romeo and Juliet – Relationship dynamics: How does Shakespeare present the relationship between Romeo and Mercutio? Analysis of an extract from Act 2 Scene 1 and the wider play.

6. Macbeth – The theme of violence: How is violence depicted in the play, particularly through Macbeth’s character? Exploration of an extract from Act 1 Scene 2 and the broader play.