How should Shakespeare’s characters be treated in analysis?
As historical figures, not fictional creations.
As moral examples, not complex characters.
As deliberate artistic constructs, not real people.
As realistic personalities, not theatrical devices.
Flashcards for AQA GCSE English Literature Characters, covering the key terms, quotes and context you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2. 24 cards, matched to the AQA GCSE English Literature (8702) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 38% of marks at GCSE English Literature, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.
