The exam explores love in prose literature, emphasizing narrative techniques and thematic complexity. Section A analyzes an extract from Hardy’s Far from the Madding Crowd, examining Boldwood’s unsettled emotions about love and marriage, focusing on Hardy’s use of imagery, symbolism, and characterization. Section B involves comparative analysis of two prose texts, addressing themes such as the impact of separation on love or the inherent complexity of love stories. Tasks emphasize critical evaluation of narrative methods, thematic connections, and contextual influences, assessing the ability to articulate nuanced interpretations of love’s representation in literature.