English Litreature J352,12 November 2021 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Great Expectations – Analysis of family relationships through Pip, Joe, and Mrs. Joe; exploration of how Dickens presents characters unable to escape their past.

2. Pride and Prejudice – Contrast between Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy in personality and social interactions; evaluation of Elizabeth’s intelligence and humor as both an advantage and a disadvantage.

3. The War of the Worlds – Examination of suspenseful atmosphere in Wells′ narrative; discussion on whether the Martian invasion worsens human society.

4. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – Exploration of characters pretending to be something they are not, particularly Jekyll’s duality; analysis of Hyde as a hidden extension of Jekyll’s identity.

5. Jane Eyre – Influence of religious beliefs on characters, especially Mr. Brocklehurst’s moral judgment; assessment of whether Jane is the sole character deserving reader sympathy.

6. A Christmas Carol – Importance of family and friends in Scrooge’s transformation; evaluation of how Dickens presents the theme of choices throughout the novel.