Power and Conflict

    AQA
    GCSE

    The 'Power and Conflict' cluster is a curated anthology of 15 poems studied for GCSE English Literature (primarily AQA). The collection spans literary periods from Romanticism to the contemporary era, exploring the multifaceted nature of power—political, domestic, and natural—and the devastating impacts of conflict, including warfare, psychological trauma, and cultural displacement. The texts examine how power is acquired, abused, and lost, alongside the human experience of fear, guilt, and identity in the face of opposing forces.

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    • Understand key concepts related to Power and Conflict
    • Apply knowledge of Power and Conflict to exam questions

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    • "You have a good understanding of how power is presented in this text; ensure you link this more explicitly to the concept of conflict."
    • "Your analysis of the language used to explore conflict is insightful; try to incorporate more specific examples."
    • "Well done on comparing the two texts; consider exploring the differences in the *types* of power presented."
    • "To improve, focus on developing your points with more detailed explanation and textual evidence."

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