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'Tis Pity She's a Wh*re: Comprehensive Guide for A Level English

Comprehensive notes interspersed with thought-provoking talking points to help you explore and analyse ‘Tis Pity She’s a Wh*re specifically for A Level. The pack is ideal as a basis for your programme of study, to support student independent learning or as a useful revision tool.

Covers everything! Every scene has been summarised and analysed in depth with interesting talking points to encourage further discussion and independent thinking at A Level. Also includes more detailed notes to enhance understanding of:

  • Historical, social and cultural context and how the writings of Shakespeare and Marlowe influenced Ford’s work
  • The play in performance and its critical reception through time
  • Characters, themes and language

Importantly features specification specific guidance:

  • OCR [first examination in June 2013] – quick guide to the exam, nine practice exam questions, sample exam answer with teacher’s commentary linked to the AOs to help teachers mark essays and students to self-assess their own work.
  • AQA A – quick guide to the coursework requirements with helpful suggested themes/titles to explore Love Through the Ages.

The commentary that accompanies this is priceless!

K Drew, English Teacher & Independent Reviewer