A Level English Literature Edexcel Exam Predictions 2019

does anyone know what the streetcar named desire questions were for the AS edexcel paper ? because they tend to ask similar questions in AS and A2 papers

Seriously hoping something about comedy/tragic hero for Othello.
And the character of Mitch for Streetcar.

Do you really reckon they would give us a whole question on Mitch though? He is an important character, but I'm not sure if he's significant enough to write an entire essay on? I don't know though ://

Do you really reckon they would give us a whole question on Mitch though? He is an important character, but I'm not sure if he's significant enough to write an entire essay on? I don't know though ://

Any suggestions for the Othello question?

What is the importance of setting in a Streetcar Named Desire?

You could talk about setting in a number of different ways, one being that it illustrates the underlying conflicts in the play. For example, the opening stage directions describe it as having both an 'atmosphere of decay' and a 'tender...lyricsm'. New Orleans may be rundown but it is also bursting with life and unresolved energies (emphasised by the personfied 'brown river').

You could also discuss setting in terms of the apartment itself. The entire play takes place there (known as 'unity of place') making it somewhat claustrophobic and increasing tension.

You could even talk about the importance of Belle Reve as a setting. The fact that it is absent from the play - and that it translates into 'beautiful dream' - emphasises the loss of the southern culture.

That's all I could think of anyway :P

Heyya
That's some great ideas! Thanks!

What would you say is the overall effect/ reason why William's chooses to set the play in New Orleans and use all the different settings?

I'm not really sure about the overall reason but I suppose New Orleans' urban landscape, as well as its diversity, emphasises the cultural shift within America. Perhaps it serves to highlight how isolated Blanche is from the modern world.

Additionally, it just occurred to me that New Orleans - as a city - has French heritage, like Blanche herself. It also has a vibrant arts scene which reminds us of Blanche's own love for the arts. I don't really know what to make of that but still...

You could talk about setting in a number of different ways, one being that it illustrates the underlying conflicts in the play. For example, the opening stage directions describe it as having both an 'atmosphere of decay' and a 'tender...lyricsm'. New Orleans may be rundown but it is also bursting with life and unresolved energies (emphasised by the personfied 'brown river').

You could also discuss setting in terms of the apartment itself. The entire play takes place there (known as 'unity of place') making it somewhat claustrophobic and increasing tension.

You could even talk about the importance of Belle Reve as a setting. The fact that it is absent from the play - and that it translates into 'beautiful dream' - emphasises the loss of the southern culture.

That's all I could think of anyway :P

Based on previous drama questions, it could be one of these:

Setting / Venice & Cyprus
Gender roles
Minor characters
Conflict
Suffering
Order and chaos
Public and private lives
Jealousy
Emilia
Othello (character question)

Hey if a question on power came up what would be your key ideas?

Do you think comedy/tragic hero is possible?

So Drama exam what are you guys thinking about A Street Car Named Desire and Othello what do you reckon is most likely to crop up as a question this year?