Component 2: Drama - Section A: Shakespeare (closed-book) — Eduqas A-Level English Literature
Component 2: Drama - Section A: Shakespeare (closed-book) explained
Component 2: Drama - Section A: Shakespeare (closed-book) covers 9 specification points, including Section A is based on the study of one… and King Lear.
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- Section A is based on the study of one Shakespeare play from the list below:
- Antony and Cleopatra
- Henry IV Part 1
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- The Tempest
- As this is a closed-book examination, centres may select any edition of these plays by Shakespeare for study but it is important to remember that there may be variations between editions.
- For the purpose of the examination, the Collins Alexander Complete Works of William Shakespeare will be used for extract-based questions.
- Candidates are required to answer one question in two separate but linked parts: part (i) a question based on a printed extract from the set text, assessing knowledge and understanding and close analysis of the extract; part (ii) a question requiring candidates to show wider knowledge and understanding of the play as a whole.