English Key Notes HL 2024

The purpose of this series is to offer some practical assistance and advice to students preparing for Leaving Certificate Higher Level English Paper 2.

The notes presented here explain and analyse the three elements of the literature syllabus for examination in 2023.

Single Text: Macbeth
Poetry: Full range of poets with useful biography and key points
included, as well as comprehensive notes on each poem.

The Comparative Study Texts:
• Philadelphia, Here I Come! – Brian Friel
• The Handmaid’s Tale – Margaret Atwood
• Winter’s Bone – Director: Debra Granik

Modes:
A General Vision and Viewpoint
B Literary Genre
C Theme: Freedom
All prescribed modes covered with
Sample Questions and Sample Answers.