The exam focuses on literary analysis of love through Shakespeare and poetry. Section A analyzes passages from plays like Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, Measure for Measure, and The Winter’s Tale, examining themes such as love’s power dynamics, betrayal, and emotional complexities. Section B evaluates pre-1900 poetry, such as Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116, exploring love as an ideal, and post-1900 poetry, like Larkin’s Wild Oats, analyzing love′s seriousness. Tasks emphasize critical evaluation of literary techniques, thematic exploration, and contextual influences, requiring detailed textual analysis and connections to broader interpretations of love in literature.