The Prelude by William Wordsworth, GCSE poetry. The poem: Extract from the Prelude By William Wordsworth One summer evening (led by her) I found A little boat tied to a willow tree Within a rocky cove, its usual home. Straight I unloosed her chain, and stepping in Pushed from the shore. It was an act […]
“Poppies” by Jane Weir, GCSE poetry.
“Poppies” by Jane Weir, GCSE poetry. The poem: Poppies by Jane Weir Three days before Armistice Sunday and poppies had already been placed on individual war graves. Before you left, I pinned one onto your lapel, crimped petals, spasms of paper red, disrupting a blockade of yellow bias binding around your blazer. Sellotape bandaged around […]
The Émigrée by Carol Rumens: GCSE poetry.
The Émigrée by Carol Rumens: GCSE poetry. The poem: The Emigrée by Carol Rumens There once was a country… I left it as a child but my memory of it is sunlight-clear for it seems I never saw it in that November which, I am told, comes to the mildest city. The worst news I […]
‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ – Alfred Lord Tennyson, GCSE poetry
The Charge of the Light Brigade – Alfred Lord Tennyson AQA Power and Conflict Essay The poem: ‘ The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson I Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. “Forward, the Light Brigade! Charge for […]
A Guide to getting a GCSE grade 9 for The Prince and the Hustler: Top Quotes & Themes.
A Guide to getting a GCSE grade 9 for The Prince and the Hustler: Top Quotes & Themes. Are you revising The Prince and the Hustler for your GCSE English Literature exam? Want to do well in your essays and possibly try and get a Grade 9? Then this article should be useful for you. […]
Grade 9 GCSE Guide to DNA by Dennis Kelly: Key Quotes, Themes, and Top Tips
Grade 9 GCSE Guide to DNA by Dennis Kelly: Key Quotes, Themes, and Top Tips Are you aiming for a Grade 9 in your English Literature exam? Whether you’re writing essays or preparing for your mocks, DNA by Dennis Kelly is one of the most compelling and exam-friendly plays to revise. This guide explores the […]
How to Get a Grade 9 in The Tempest – Top Quotes, Themes and Tips for GCSE English Literature
How to Get a Grade 9 in The Tempest – Top Quotes, Themes and Tips for GCSE English Literature If you’re studying The Tempest for your GCSE English Literature exam, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re aiming for a solid pass or shooting for a Grade 9, mastering this Shakespearean play is completely achievable […]
How to Get a Grade 9 in Your Jekyll and Hyde GCSE: Top Quotes and Themes Explained
How to Get a Grade 9 in Your Jekyll and Hyde GCSE: Top Quotes and Themes Explained If you’re studying The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson for your GCSE English Literature exam, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re aiming for a strong pass or dreaming of a […]
AQA GCSE English Literature: Key Quotes You Must Know for Every Text 2
AQA GCSE English Literature: Key Quotes You Must Know for Every Text (2025) – Part 2 Welcome to Part 2 of our most essential GCSE English Literature revision series for AQA students preparing for 2025 exams. If you haven’t yet read Part 1 (covering Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, Lord of the Flies, and A Christmas […]
Achieving Grade 9 in English Literature: Key Quotes and Themes in An Inspector Calls
Achieving Grade 9 in English Literature: Key Quotes and Themes in An Inspector Calls An Inspector Calls, written by J.B. Priestley in 1945 but set in 1912, is a morality play and a political commentary that critiques Edwardian society. Priestley uses the characters, structure, and dramatic devices to explore themes of responsibility, class, gender, generational […]