British Play: What The Question Is Asking
The examination requires you to write about a Post-1914 British play or novel. You have a choice from four play texts or four novel texts.
The plays are:
- An Inspector Calls – J.B. Priestley
- Hobson’s Choice – Harold Brighouse
- Blood Brothers – Willy Russell
- Journey’s End – R.C. Sherriff
- The Empress – Tanika Gupta
- Refugee Boy – Benjamin Zephaniah
In Section B you are required to answer one essay question on the text you have studied. This is a closed-book examination, meaning that you will not have access to a copy of the text in the exam.
The guide below will enable you to approach Section B on your chosen text with confidence. This is divided into:
- Overview
- Breaking down the question
- Top tips