Pigeon English (AQA GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

‘Despite its ending, Pigeon English is a book about hope.’ 

How far do you agree with this view of the novel? 

Write about: 

• ideas about hope in the novel 

• how far Kelman presents the novel as a book about hope.

[30 marks]

AO4 [4 marks] 

How far does Kelman present a positive view of teenagers in Pigeon English? 

Write about: 

• one or more of the teenager(s) in the novel 

• how far Kelman presents a positive view of teenager(s).

[30 marks]

How does Kelman present Harrison’s experience of change in Pigeon English? 

Write about: 

• one or more of the change(s) that Harrison experiences 

• how Kelman presents Harrison’s experience of change.

[30 marks]

How does Kelman use Harrison to explore ideas about being a good person? 

Write about: 

• what Harrison says and does 

• how Kelman presents Harrison.

[30 marks]

How does Kelman present the importance of friendship in Pigeon English? 

Write about: 

• examples of friendship in the novel 

• how Kelman presents the importance of friendship.

[30 marks]

How does Kelman present the ways people are affected by where they live in Pigeon English? 

Write about: 

• some of the ways people are affected by where they live 

• how Kelman presents the ways people are affected by where they live.

[30 marks]

AO4 [4 marks]

How does Kelman present Harrison’s relationships with his family in Pigeon English? 

Write about: 

• examples of Harrison’s relationships with his family 

• how Kelman presents these relationships.

[30 marks]

AO4 [4 marks]