Edexcel IGCSE English 2023

Hi all,

Does anyone know the questions asked in English Lit Paper 1 and Lang Paper 2. Trying to do some practice for exams.

Reply 1

vk.2308

For Macbeth it was - How does Shakespeare present lady Macbeth as a strong character?
For Jekyll and Hyde it was- How does Stevenson present fear?
For poetry it was-Compare how poets in kamikaze and one other poem present ideas about memory?

Reply 2

skaes

Was this for edexcel IGCSE?

Reply 3

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How Does Shakespeare Present Lady Macbeth as a Strong Character?
Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as a strong character through her ambition, manipulation, and resilience. She exhibits unwavering ambition, urging Macbeth to seize the throne and calling upon dark forces to "unsex me here" to rid herself of feminine weakness (Act 1, Scene 5).
Her manipulation of Macbeth, challenging his masculinity and resolve, demonstrates her psychological strength and ability to influence (Act 1, Scene 7). Despite her eventual descent into madness, her initial composure and ruthless determination mark her as a powerful force within the play.
How Does Stevenson Present Fear in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"?
Stevenson presents fear through the novel’s gothic atmosphere, character reactions, and the theme of duality. The dark, foggy London setting creates a sense of dread and foreboding. Characters’ reactions to Mr. Hyde, describing him as inherently repulsive and terrifying, amplify this fear.
Hyde's violent actions, such as the murder of Sir Danvers Carew, exemplify the horror of unleashed evil. The fear of the dual nature of humanity, with Dr. Jekyll's transformation into Hyde, suggests that monstrous impulses lie within everyone.
Compare How Poets in "Kamikaze" and One Other Poem Present Ideas About Memory
In "Kamikaze" by Beatrice Garland and "Remains" by Simon Armitage, memory is portrayed as a powerful and haunting force. In "Kamikaze," the pilot’s memories of natural beauty and his family lead him to abandon his suicide mission, yet he is forever shunned, showing how memories can dictate actions and shape one’s life.
In "Remains," the soldier is haunted by the memory of a traumatic incident in war, illustrating how painful memories can dominate and disrupt a person’s present and future. Both poems depict memory as a pivotal element that profoundly impacts individuals' lives and identities.