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English Literature (B) 7716/1A June 2020

The exam focuses on dramatic tragedy in literature. Section A analyzes extracts from Shakespearean plays such as Othello and King Lear, exploring themes of betrayal, manipulation, and identity crises. The significance of characters like Othello, Gonerill, and the Fool is examined, emphasizing Shakespeare’s dramatic methods. Section B evaluates broader tragic elements, addressing topics such as Richard’s villainy versus heroism in Richard II, the outcomes for Biff and Happy in Miller’s Death of a Salesman, and universal suffering in Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire. Tasks emphasize critical evaluation of language, structure, and thematic connections in the tragic genre.

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