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AS and A Level: Pre-1770
2,286 AS and A Level Pre-1770 essays
- Marked by Teachers essays 55
- Peer Reviewed essays 10
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'Cleopatra is often interpreted as the designing woman who brings down a worthy soldier and ruler, but this view is simplistic.' How do you, in the 21st century, respond to Shakespeare's dramatic presentation of Cleopatra?
5 star(s)It is evident here how a thoughtful title can help to give an essay structure and direction. The writer has given a lively and sophisticated response to a well-phrased question.…
- Essay length: 1718 words
- Submitted: 02/01/2009
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Marked by teacher:
Val Shore
25/02/2012 -
Reviewed by:
01/07/2012
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Discuss how Iago manipulates language to achieve his aims
5 star(s)This is an excellent analytical essay that shows a good understanding of the text and an excellent understanding of the character. There is a full range of points that show…
- Essay length: 2291 words
- Submitted: 07/08/2008
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Marked by teacher:
Laura Gater
22/12/1999
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How effective is the Prologue as an introduction to Romeo and Juliet?
5 star(s)This is a very good essay which supplies an analytical and detailed close reading of the prologue, while at the same time making effective textual links with the rest of…
- Essay length: 1720 words
- Submitted: 05/12/2007
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Marked by teacher:
Katie Dixon
07/03/2012
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In "Much Ado about Nothing", Shakespeare presents us with a conventional and unconventional heroine in Hero and Beatrice. Which do you prefer?
5 star(s)After a slightly uncertain beginning, the essay gets into its stride and offers a very well-written argument. The style is concise yet includes sufficient textual detail and quotation to support…
- Essay length: 1805 words
- Submitted: 21/10/2003
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Marked by teacher:
Val Shore
27/03/2012
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Explore the ways Shakespeare presents the concept of authority in Antony and Cleopatra
4 star(s)The essay has many strengths. It is generally well-expressed and offers insights which are well-grounded in textual detail. The writer is also willing to reflect on different ways in which…
- Essay length: 2067 words
- Submitted: 31/03/2006
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Marked by teacher:
Val Shore
25/02/2012
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Reviewed by:
25/06/2012
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How does Shakespeare present ideas of disorder, corruption and decay in Act 1 of Hamlet?
4 star(s)This essay explores Act One in detail and relates much of the analysis to the question. The essay would demonstrate a higher level of analytical skill if points were linked…
- Essay length: 1128 words
- Submitted: 07/02/2012
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Marked by teacher:
Laura Gater
26/04/2013
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Discuss the dramatic significance of Hamlet Scene 1 Act 1
4 star(s)This is a very good essay and shows a very good understanding of 'Hamlet'. The writing successfully addresses language, structure and form and supports all the points made with direct…
- Essay length: 1416 words
- Submitted: 02/11/2011
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Marked by teacher:
Laura Gater
26/04/2013
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It is not only the heros character that feeds into the construction of a tragedy; external events also play a part. Does either one of these components have, in your opinion, an overriding influence on Macbeth, or do they make an equal contr
4 star(s)A generally well-structured essay which tackles the question effectively and guides the reader through the argument. The writer shows the ability to comment perceptively on the play as a whole,…
- Essay length: 1795 words
- Submitted: 01/08/2011
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Marked by teacher:
Val Shore
27/02/2012
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Discuss the significance of the ghost in Act 1
4 star(s)The writer has a good knowledge of the text but should ensure that the question is addressed more analytically and less descriptively. Context is used effectively and much of the…
- Essay length: 1519 words
- Submitted: 01/11/2010
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Marked by teacher:
Karen Reader
08/03/2012
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How effectively does Shakespeare present Lear's loss of power in the play?
4 star(s)This is a thoughtful essay, which explores the range of linguistic and dramatic techniques Shakespeare employs to convey Lear's loss of power.
The writer moves confidently around the play,…- Essay length: 2822 words
- Submitted: 26/05/2009
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Marked by teacher:
Val Shore
26/09/2012
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