"1984" George Orwell Revision Guide

Check out our 23-page revision guide for secondary students studying George Orwell’s dystopian novel, 1984, for the prose section of their English Literature examination for GCSE, or internal examinations. The guide is aimed at students striving for the top band of marks for each assessment criteria, with sections on the cultural context of the novel, links between “1984” and “Animal Farm”, exemplar arguments, tips for close analysis and a model essay.

The revision guide is written by U2’s Oxbridge English graduates, specialising in 20th Century literature, ensuring a high level of content for top performing students. Find out how to elevate your response beyond the expectations of your age level, including incorporating secondary criticism, contextual analysis and advanced linguistic terminology.

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