Paper 2: Section A Reading (Edexcel IGCSE English Language A: Paper 2: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing): Exam Questions

Remind yourself of The Necklace, taken from the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Anthology (as found in the Jan 2023 past paper (opens in a new tab)).

How does the writer present the character of Madame Loisel in The Necklace? 

In your answer, you should write about:

• how Madame Loisel is presented before the loss of the necklace

• how she is presented after the necklace is lost

• the use of language and structure.

You should support your answer with close reference to the extract, including brief quotations.

[30 marks]