1. Shakespeare

How to Answer the Shakespeare Essay Question

Structuring the Shakespeare Essay

Shakespeare’s Methods & Techniques

Shakespeare: Context

The AQA GCSE Shakespeare Mark Scheme

Shakespeare: Model Answers

Macbeth

Macbeth: Overview

Macbeth: Plot Summary

Macbeth: Themes

Macbeth Key Theme: Ambition

Macbeth Key Theme: The Supernatural

Macbeth Key Theme: Appearance versus Reality

Macbeth Key Theme: Corruption of Nature

Macbeth: Characters

Macbeth Character Analysis

Macbeth Key Character Profile: Lady Macbeth

Banquo Character Analysis

Duncan Character Analysis

Macduff Character Analysis

Macbeth: Context

Macbeth: Writer's Methods & Techniques

Macbeth: Key Quotations

Macbeth: Character Quotations

Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet: Overview

Romeo & Juliet: Plot Summary

Romeo & Juliet: Themes

Romeo and Juliet Key Theme: Love

Romeo and Juliet Key Theme: Conflict

Romeo and Juliet Key Theme: Honour

Romeo and Juliet Key Theme: Fate

Romeo & Juliet: Characters

Romeo Character Analysis

Juliet Character Analysis

The Nurse Character Analysis

Tybalt Character Analysis

Romeo & Juliet: Context

Romeo & Juliet: Writer's Methods & Techniques

Romeo & Juliet: Key Quotations

Romeo & Juliet: Character Quotations

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice: Overview

The Merchant of Venice: Plot Summary

The Merchant of Venice: Themes

The Merchant of Venice: Characters

The Merchant of Venice: Context

The Merchant of Venice: Writer's Methods and Techniques

The Merchant of Venice: Key Quotations

The Merchant of Venice: Character Quotations

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing: Overview

Much Ado About Nothing: Plot Summary

Much Ado About Nothing: Themes

Much Ado About Nothing: Characters

Much Ado About Nothing: Context

Much Ado About Nothing: Writer's Methods and Techniques

Much Ado About Nothing: Key Quotations

Much Ado About Nothing: Character Quotations

The Tempest

The Tempest: Plot Summary

The Tempest: Themes

The Tempest: Characters

The Tempest: Context

The Tempest: Writer's Methods and Techniques

The Tempest: Key Quotations

The Tempest: Character Quotations

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar: Plot Summary

Julius Caesar: Themes

Julius Caesar: Characters

Julius Caesar: Context

Julius Caesar: Writer's Methods and Techniques

Julius Caesar: Key Quotations

Julius Caesar: Character Quotations

2. The 19th Century Novel

How to Answer the 19th-century Novel Essay Question

Structuring the Essay

Writer’s Methods & Techniques

Context

Mark Scheme

Model Answers

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol: Overview

A Christmas Carol: Plot Summary

A Christmas Carol: Themes

A Christmas Carol Key Theme: Poverty

A Christmas Carol Key Theme: Family and Relationships

A Christmas Carol Key Theme: Transformation and Redemption

A Christmas Carol Key Theme: Death and Loss

A Christmas Carol: Characters

Scrooge Character Analysis

Bob Cratchit Character Analysis

The Three Spirits Character Analysis

Jacob Marley Character Analysis

A Christmas Carol: Context

A Christmas Carol: Writer's Methods & Techniques

A Christmas Carol: Key Quotations

A Christmas Carol: Character Quotations

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Overview

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Plot Summary

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Themes

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Key Theme: Duality

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Key Theme: Good and Evil

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Key Theme: Secrecy and Reputation

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Key Theme: Science and Religion

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Characters

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Dr Henry Jekyll Character Analysis

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Mr Edward Hyde Character Analysis

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Mr Gabriel John Utterson Character Analysis

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Dr Hastie Lanyon Character Analysis

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Mr Richard Enfield Character Analysis

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Context

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Writer's Methods & Techniques

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Key Quotations

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Character Quotations

Great Expectations

Great Expectations: Overview

Great Expectations: Plot Summary

Great Expectations: Themes

Great Expectations: Characters

Great Expectations: Context

Great Expectations: Writer's Methods and Techniques

Great Expectations: Key Quotations

Great Expectations: Character Quotations

Sign of Four

The Sign of the Four: Overview

The Sign of the Four: Plot Summary

The Sign of the Four: Themes

The Sign of the Four: Characters

The Sign of the Four: Context

The Sign of the Four: Writer's Methods and Techniques

The Sign of the Four: Key Quotations

The Sign of the Four: Character Quotations

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre: Plot Summary

Jane Eyre: Themes

Jane Eyre: Characters

Jane Eyre: Context

Jane Eyre: Writer's Methods & Techniques

Jane Eyre: Key Quotations

Jane Eyre: Character Quotations

Frankenstein

Frankenstein: Plot Summary

Frankenstein: Themes

Frankenstein Key Theme: Ambition

Frankenstein Key Theme: Nature versus Nurture

Frankenstein Key Theme: Power and Control

Frankenstein Key Theme: Science and Creation

Frankenstein Key Theme: Gender

Frankenstein Key Theme: Isolation and Companionship

Frankenstein: Characters

Frankenstein: Victor Frankenstein Character Analysis

Frankenstein: The Creature Character Analysis

Frankenstein: Captain Robert Walton Character Analysis

Frankenstein: Context

Frankenstein: Writer's Methods & Techniques

Frankenstein: Key Quotations

Frankenstein: Character Quotations

Pride & Prejudice

Pride & Prejudice: Plot Summary

Pride & Prejudice: Themes

Pride & Prejudice: Characters

Pride & Prejudice: Context

Pride & Prejudice: Writer's Methods & Techniques

Pride & Prejudice: Key Quotations

Pride & Prejudice: Character Quotations

3. Modern Texts

How to Answer the Modern Prose and Drama Essay Question

Structuring the Essay

Writer’s Methods & Techniques

Context

Mark Scheme

Model Answers

An Inspector Calls

An Inspector Calls: Overview

An Inspector Calls: Plot Summary

An Inspector Calls: Themes

An Inspector Calls Key Theme: Guilt and Responsibility

An Inspector Calls Key Theme: Capitalism vs Socialism

An Inspector Calls Key Theme: Class

An Inspector Calls Key Theme: Gender

An Inspector Calls Key Theme: Generational Divide

An Inspector Calls: Characters

Inspector Goole Character Analysis

Arthur Birling Character Analysis

Sybil Birling Character Analysis

Sheila Birling Character Analysis

Eric Birling Character Analysis

Gerald Croft Character Analysis

Eva Smith Character Analysis

An Inspector Calls: Context

An Inspector Calls: Writer's Methods & Techniques

An Inspector Calls: Key Quotations

An Inspector Calls: Character Quotations

Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers: Overview

Blood Brothers: Plot Summary

Blood Brothers: Themes

Blood Brothers Key Theme: Nature vs Nurture

Blood Brothers Key Theme: Social Class

Blood Brothers Key Theme: Superstition and Fate

Blood Brothers Key Theme: Violence

Blood Brothers: Characters

Blood Brothers: The Narrator Character Analysis

Blood Brothers: Mrs Johnstone Character Analysis

Blood Brothers: Mickey Johnstone Character Analysis

Blood Brothers: Edward Lyons Character Analysis

Blood Brothers: Linda Character Analysis

Blood Brothers: Context

Blood Brothers: Writer's Methods & Techniques

Blood Brothers: Key Quotations

Blood Brothers: Character Quotations

Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies: Overview

Lord of the Flies: Plot Summary

Lord of the Flies: Themes

Lord of the Flies Key Theme: Civilisation versus Savagery

Lord of the Flies Key Theme: Good versus Evil

Lord of the Flies Key Theme: Religion

Lord of the Flies Key Theme: Power and Leadership

Lord of the Flies: Characters

Lord of the Flies: Ralph Character Analysis

Lord of the Flies: Piggy Character Analysis

Lord of the Flies: Simon Character Analysis

Lord of the Flies: Jack Character Analysis

Lord of the Flies: Roger Character Analysis

Lord of the Flies: Context

Lord of the Flies: Writer's Methods and Techniques

Lord of the Flies: Key Quotations

Lord of the Flies: Character Quotations

Animal Farm

Animal Farm: Overview

Animal Farm: Plot Summary

Animal Farm: Themes

Animal Farm: Key Theme: Propaganda

Animal Farm: Key Theme: Education

Animal Farm: Key Theme: Equality

Animal Farm: Key Theme: Leadership

Animal Farm: Characters

Animal Farm: Old Major Character Analysis

Animal Farm: Napoleon Character Analysis

Animal Farm: Snowball Character Analysis

Animal Farm: Squealer Character Analysis

Animal Farm: Boxer Character Analysis

Animal Farm: Context

Animal Farm: Writer's Methods and Techniques

Animal Farm: Key Quotations

Animal Farm: Character Quotations

Anita and Me

Anita and Me: Plot Summary

Anita and Me: Themes

Anita and Me: Characters

Anita and Me: Context

Anita and Me: Writer's Methods and Techniques

Anita and Me: Key Quotations

Anita and Me: Character Quotations

DNA

DNA: Plot Summary

DNA: Themes

DNA: Characters

DNA: Context

DNA: Writer's Methods and Techniques

DNA: Key Quotations

DNA: Character Quotations

Leave Taking

Leave Taking: Plot Summary

Leave Taking: Themes

Leave Taking: Characters

Leave Taking: Context

Leave Taking: Writer's Methods and Techniques

Leave Taking: Key Theme Quotations

Leave Taking: Character Quotations

Pigeon English

Pigeon English: Plot Summary

Pigeon English: Themes

Pigeon English: Characters

Pigeon English: Context

Pigeon English: Writer's Methods and Techniques

Pigeon English: Key Quotations

Pigeon English: Character Quotations

Princess & The Hustler

Princess & The Hustler: Plot Summary

Princess & The Hustler: Themes

Princess & The Hustler: Characters

Princess & The Hustler: Context

Princess & The Hustler: Writer's Methods and Techniques

Princess & The Hustler: Key Quotations

Princess & The Hustler: Character Quotations

My Name is Leon

My Name is Leon: Plot Summary

My Name is Leon: Themes

My Name is Leon: Characters

My Name is Leon: Context

My Name is Leon: Writer's Methods and Techniques

My Name is Leon: Key Quotations

My Name is Leon: Character Quotations

4. The Poetry Anthology

How to Answer the Poetry Anthology Question

Structuring the Essay

Writer’s Methods & Techniques

Context

Mark Scheme

Model Answers

Power & Conflict

Power & Conflict: Overview

Ozymandias

London

The Prelude: Stealing The Boat

My Last Duchess

The Charge of the Light Brigade

Exposure

Storm on the Island

Bayonet Charge

Remains

Poppies

War Photographer

Tissue

The Emigree

Kamikaze

Checking Out Me History

Love & Relationships

Love & Relationships: Overview

When We Two Parted

Love’s Philosophy

Porphyria’s Lover

Sonnet 29 – ‘I think of thee!'

Neutral Tones

Letters From Yorkshire

The Farmer’s Bride

Walking Away

Eden Rock

Follower

Mother, Any Distance

Before You Were Mine

Winter Swans

Singh Song!

Climbing My Grandfather

Worlds & Lives

Worlds & Lives: Overview

Lines Written in Early Spring

England in 1819

Shall earth no more inspire thee

In a London Drawing room

On an Afternoon Train from Purley to Victoria, 1955

Name Journeys

Pot

A Wider View

Homing

A Century Later

The Jewellery Maker

With Birds You’re Never Lonely

A Portable Paradise

Like an Heiress

Thirteen

5. Unseen Poetry

How to Answer the Unseen Poetry Question

Approaching the Unseen Poetry Question

Writer’s Methods & Techniques

Mark Scheme & Model Answer

How to Answer the Unseen Poetry Comparison Question

6. Exam Skills

Exam Tips

Exam Tips

Exam boards

• Edexcel GCSE English Literature
• OCR GCSE English Literature
• WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature

Study tools

• AQA GCSE English Literature · Exam Questions
• AQA GCSE English Literature · Flashcards
• AQA GCSE English Literature · Past Papers

Related links

• GCSE English Literature · Revision Notes
• GCSE English Literature · Exam Questions
• GCSE English Literature · Flashcards
• GCSE English Literature · Past Papers
• GCSE English Literature · Glossary
• AQA GCSE English Literature · Exam specification