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SET 1 — Symbolism, Gender, Power 9. ‘The handkerchief in Othello is more than a mere token; it becomes a powerful instrument of manipulation and meaning.’ In the light of this statement, explore the significance of the handkerchief in the play. In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors. (Total for Question 9 = 25 marks) OR 10. ‘Women in Othello are doubly vulnerable: they face both the constraints of a patriarchal society and the destructive passions of the men around them.’ In the light of this statement, explore Shakespeare’s presentation of gender and power. In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors. SET 2 — Appearance vs Reality, Loyalty, Trust 9. ‘In Othello , what appears to be true often matters more than the truth itself.’ In the light of this statement, explore how Shakespeare presents appearance and reality in the play. In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors. (Total for Question 9 = 25 marks) OR ...
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1. ON HER BLINDNESS — Adam Thorpe Q1 OPTION Compare the ways in which poets explore the tension between dignity and vulnerability in On Her Blindness by Adam Thorpe and one other poem from Poems of the Decade . In your answer, consider: development of themes language and imagery other poetic techniques Q2 OPTION Compare how poets present the idea of the body as both resistant and failing in On Her Blindness and one other poem of your choice. In your answer, consider: development of themes language and imagery other poetic techniques 2. THE FURTHEST DISTANCES I’VE TRAVELLED — Leontia Flynn Q1 OPTION Compare the ways poets examine the archaeology of memories in The Furthest Distances I’ve Travelled by Leontia Flynn and one other poem from the anthology. In your answer, consider: development of themes language and imagery other poetic techniques Q2 OPTION Compare how poets explore transformation through movement in The Furthest Distance...
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