Edexcel GCSE English Literature revision

Syllabus coverage

Topics aligned to Edexcel GCSE English Literature. Choose a topic to see explanations, worked examples and exam-style questions.

• Shakespeare

  • Macbeth: Themes & Characters·
  • Macbeth: Key Quotes & Analysis·
  • Romeo & Juliet: Themes & Characters·
  • Romeo & Juliet: Key Quotes & Analysis·
  • The Tempest: Themes & Characters
  • +3 more

• 19th Century Novels

  • A Christmas Carol: Themes & Characters·
  • A Christmas Carol: Key Quotes·
  • Jekyll & Hyde: Themes & Characters·
  • Jekyll & Hyde: Key Quotes·
  • Frankenstein: Themes & Characters
  • +3 more

• Modern Texts

  • An Inspector Calls: Themes & Characters·
  • An Inspector Calls: Key Quotes·
  • Lord of the Flies: Themes & Characters·
  • Animal Farm: Themes & Characters·
  • Blood Brothers: Themes & Characters
  • +3 more

• Poetry Anthology

  • Power & Conflict Poetry: Themes·
  • Power & Conflict Poetry: Key Poems·
  • Love & Relationships Poetry: Themes·
  • Love & Relationships Poetry: Key Poems·
  • Comparing Poems
  • +2 more

• Essay Skills

  • Essay Planning & Structure·
  • Using Quotes Effectively·
  • Analysing Language in Literature·
  • Contextual Knowledge·
  • Writing High-Grade Responses
  • +1 more