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OCR · GCSE · English Literature · Higher

Fighting between the Montagues and the Capulets

Q05.1 40 marks

How does Shakespeare present fighting between the Montagues and the Capulets? Explore at least two moments from the play to support your ideas.

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What a strong answer needs

  1. 1 task focus
  2. 2 two moments
  3. 3 methods
  4. 4 context
  5. 5 clear writing

Why this answer loses marks

Using the Prologue alone as one of the two required moments.

The examiner report notes that this often led to stilted commentary; stronger answers analyse dynamic dramatic fighting scenes.

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