Part B: What The Question Is Asking (OCR GCSE English Literature): Model Answers

Part B: What The Question Is Asking

• Comparative Essay: This part of the question requires you to compare and contrast two modern texts. You need to explore how each text presents a specific theme, character, or context, considering how the texts are similar and different in their treatment of these aspects. You must also demonstrate an understanding of the contexts in which the texts were written and how these influence the works.

  Example: If comparing DNA by Dennis Kelly and An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley, you could explore how both plays deal with the theme of collective responsibility. Discuss how the group dynamics in DNA reflect the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, and compare these to the way Priestley uses the Inspector to reveal the consequences of the Birlings' actions on others.