The exam explores love in prose literature, focusing on unseen texts and comparative analysis. Section A analyzes an extract from Carol Shields′s The Stone Diaries, examining Daisy and Barker’s emotional complexities and the contrast between anticipation and apprehension in their reunion. Section B involves comparing two prose texts, addressing themes such as differing expectations in romantic relationships or the challenges and dynamics of marriage. Tasks emphasize critical evaluation of narrative methods, thematic connections, and contextual influences, requiring detailed analysis and comparative insights to articulate nuanced interpretations of love′s representation in literature.