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 Story of an Hour taken from the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Anthology (as found in the June 2018 past paper (opens in a new tab)).

How does the writer present the character of Mrs. Mallard (Louise) in The Story of an Hour?

In your answer, you should write about:

• Mrs. Mallard’s thoughts and actions

• Mrs. Mallard’s relationships with her husband and her sister

• the use of language and structure.

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

[30 marks]