AQA GCSE English Literature Exams - 20th and 23rd May 2013 *OFFICAL THREAD*

How did people find omam and ic


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"Skim" as in the character but also the word LOOOL.

...Oh, I'm the only one who found that funny...


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OMAM was harddddd. Crucible was easy... I finished it in under 40 minutes which left me more time for OMAM. What did you guys write about for the context?

For OMAM Part B, I wrote about Crooks, Curley and Curley's wife however, I rushed it

For OMAM Part B, I wrote about Crooks, Curley and Curley's wife however, I rushed it

Same I wrote about how the ranch is a microcosm of American society and represents how the weak and those on the fringes were vanquished by the strong ...

Yes, I agree with you. I found OMAM straightforward. What language devices etc. did you spot? There was hyperbole, that's for sure!

The 'An Inspector Calls' question was tricky. I discussed the main feature, but what interpretations could be made? And did you focus on the ending only?

Argh- at the beginning of the exam, I thought to myself- mention the word 'microcosm' but now I've realised I completely forgot to mention it. Hopefully, not too important.

But rant over, for Of Mice and Men, I talked about how he treats Curley's wife and Crooks with respect and that he is stronger than Curley who is intimidated by him. I also talked about Slim being God-like as he has control over life and death and is just and fair since he offers to help both Curley and Lennie after the fight. Is this the kind of thing I was supposed to talk about?

Also, I talked more on part a of the question and less on part b...