Leave Taking (AQA GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

How does Pinnock present the theme of education in Leave Taking?

Write about:

• the significance of education in the lives of the characters

• how Pinnock presents ideas about education in the play.

     [30 marks] 
  AO4 [4 marks]

How far is Del presented as a sympathetic character in Leave Taking?

Write about:

• what Del says and does 

• how far Pinnock presents Del and her actions as sympathetic.

   [30 marks] 
AO4 [4 marks]

How does Pinnock use the play to explore ideas about immigration and belonging in Leave Taking?

Write about:

• how the experiences of immigrants and their families are shown in the play

• how Pinnock presents ideas about belonging.

 [30 marks] 
AO4 [4 marks]

How does Pinnock explore the prejudice faced by members of the Matthews family in Leave Taking?

Write about:

• the prejudice experienced by characters in the Matthews family

• how Pinnock presents the experiences of prejudice.

 [30 marks] 
AO4 [4 marks]

How does Pinnock present the differences in attitude between the older and younger generations in Leave Taking?

Write about:

• the differences in attitudes between characters from different generations

• how Pinnock presents these differences.

 [30 marks] 
AO4 [4 marks]