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OCR · GCSE · English Literature · Higher

The play suggests that love can overpower conflict

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Much Ado About Nothing. Choose ONE question.

'The play suggests that love can overpower conflict.' To what extent do you agree with this opinion of Much Ado About Nothing? Explore at least two moments from the play to support your ideas.

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What a strong answer needs

  1. 1 Argument
  2. 2 Two moments
  3. 3 Methods
  4. 4 Context

Why this answer loses marks

Only describing Hero's reunion with Claudio or only praising Beatrice and Benedick.

The task requires a balanced 'to what extent' judgement on love and conflict across at least two moments.