Hamlet: Full Guide for Leaving Cert English 2024
Contents: Introduction to Leaving Cert single texts Themes Style How to approach the text from the angle of the essay title Sample answer and detailed approach breakdown: a. 2011: “Revenge…
Motivation: How important is the Leaving Cert?
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat. “I don’t…
Comparative | Cutural Context | The Great Gatsby, The Plough and the Stars, The King’s Speech
“Deep-seated attitudes and expectations illustrate the possibility or impossibility of social change in texts”. Discuss, comparing all three of the texts that you have studied for your comparative course. You…
Speeches and Talks | The Language of Persuasion
Convince! You are representing Ireland in the final of the World Youth Public Speaking Championships. Write a passionate speech in favour of the motion: “Young people should exert their…
Robert Frost: Suggested Quotations
The Tuft of FlowersI went to turn the grass once after oneWho mowed it in the dew before the sun.The dew was gone that made his blade so keenBefore I…
Eavan Boland: The War Horse | Reflective Insights and Precise Use of Language
Eavan Boland is on the 2017 and 2018 Higher Level English course. She was born in Dublin in 1944 into the family of a diplomat and a painter. Her father, Frederick…
Leaving Cert English Syllabus
Leaving Cert English Poetry 2019-2022 Leaving Cert English Syllabus 2019Leaving Cert English Syllabus 2019 Leaving Cert English 2019 Complete Notes and Sample Answers Shakespeare: Macbeth Poets: Bishop Plath…
Leaving Cert Grinds: do I need them?
Leaving Cert grinds are in high demand around exam time. We get a few tweets and emails asking for recommendations, so here are our thoughts. It's interesting to ponder whether…
Paul Durcan Full Guide: Rich Insights Into Human Experience
Durcan communicates rich insights into human experience using language that is both accessible and appealing. Discuss this statement, supporting your answer with reference to the poetry of Paul Durcan on your…
Complete Guide: H1 Leaving Cert English Guide 2020
View free resources below or buy Complete Guide: H1 Leaving Cert English Guide 2020 €39 Jump to free notes Go to English 2021 guideGo to English 2022 guide 2020 English guide…
Paul Durcan: The Girl With The Keys To Pearse’s Cottage
The Girl With The Keys To Pearse's CottageSubject matter: Ireland, emigration, a love interestImagery: metaphor, precise descriptions, reference to artWhen I was sixteen I met a dark girl;Her dark hair…
Paul Durcan: Nessa
Nessa Subject matter: love, falling in love, developing a relationship Imagery: falling in love is like falling into a whirlpool; direct speech; realistic familiar images I met her on…
Paul Durcan: Biographical Detail
Paul Durcan's life is useful to know about when discussing his poetry.Unlike most of the poets you are studying, the man is alive! A native of Dartmouth Square, Dublin 4, he…
Comparative | Literary Genre | The King’s Speech
Literary GenreA film is always going to have a different impact to that of a novel or a play. There are some unique instruments in a director's toolbox that are…
Paul Durcan: Six Nuns Die in Convent Inferno
Six Nuns Die in Convent Inferno[Please note that this poem contains criticism of religious organisations. Any views expressed relate to the poem only.]This refers to a real event. In 1986,…
The Poetry Collection: W.B Yeats, Sylvia Plath, T.S. Eliot, Paul Durcan and Elizabeth Bishop
For Leaving Cert 2016 Higher Level English poetry sample answers as well as a comprehensive overview of how to approach poetry essays, check out our brand new download.It is a…
Paul Durcan for Leaving Cert
What to expect on the paperAs per your Twitter requests, we have prepared materials on Paul Durcan. We are not in the business of making predictions, but seeing as how…
Leaving Cert English Last Minute Tips
Get in exam mode with these tips 1. Stay relevant to the question Look back at the question every 5-10 minutes when you are writing. 2. Reference the key terms of the…
Leaving Cert English Grammar 101
This article tries to strip off excess lingo and present the minimum effective set of rules for Leaving Cert English punctuation.Ten percent of the marks in Higher Level English are…
W.B. Yeats Sample Guide: Personal Reflection and Public Commentary
“Yeats uses evocative language to create poetry that includes both personal reflection and public commentary.” Discuss this statement, supporting your answer with reference to both the themes and language found…
Elizabeth Bishop Guide: Use Of Language To Uncover Intensity Of Feelings
“Bishop’s carefully judged use of language aids the reader to uncover the intensity of feeling in her poetry.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?…
Sylvia Plath Guide: Personal Experience Of Suffering And The Redemptive Power Of Love
“Plath makes effective use of language to explore her personal experiences of suffering and to provide occasional glimpses of the redemptive power of love.” Discuss this statement, supporting your answer…
T.S. Eliot Guide: Troubled Characters In A Disturbing World
The most recent T.S. Eliot question came up on the 2010 Higher Level paper: “The poetry of T.S. Eliot often presents us with troubled characters in a disturbing world.”…
The Great Gatsby Guide: Idealism and Corruption
The following question came up on the 2015 Higher Level paper: “It is possible to be both attracted to the idealism and repelled by the corruption evident in The Great…
Video: Nuremberg Rallies
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Comparative: Theme or Issue
A theme or issue question doesn't vary hugely year on year. The angle is slightly different but the fundamentals remain the same. This came up in 2015:Compare this to 2013…
The Great Gatsby: Intimate and Complex Friendship
Higher Level English 2015 Paper 2“The friendship between Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby is fascinating because it is both intimate and complex.” Discuss this view of the friendship between Carraway…
How to get 625 points in your Leaving Cert
This website is created by people who got 625 points, and it is hard to answer it all on one page. Here are some great tips from folks from different…
What were the significant developments in the US economy 1945-1989?
After facing years of economic lethargy during the time of economic depression in the 1930s and the following Second World War the US emerged as the most powerful economy in…
Hamlet Plot Summary
In order for you to be able to answer a question on Hamlet it is a must to know the plot. You may also like: Hamlet Sample Answer and Notes:…
How to make your Hamlet essay stand out?
This is part of our ongoing Q&A. Send you question in via answer@625points.com, @625points (Twitter and IG) or sc: six25points Hamlet occupies a special place in Shakespeare's work. Talk about the…
Hamlet Sample Answer: Madness
2012 HL Paper II Based on a student's essay “Hamlet’s madness, whether genuine or not, adds to the fascination of his character for the audience.” Discuss this statement, supporting your…
Elizabeth Bishop: Moments of Discovery & Controlled Writing Style
“Moments of discovery and a carefully controlled writing style characterised the poetry of Elizabeth Bishop.” Discuss with reference to the poetry of Elizabeth Bishop on your course.Elizabeth Bishop's poetry is more…
W.B. Yeats: Challenging Poet to Read
2011 Higher Level Paper II “Yeats can be a challenging poet to read, both in terms of style and subject matter.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?…
W.B. Yeats: Suggested Quotations
The Lake Isle of Innisfree I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made: Nine bean-rows will I…
Paul Durcan: Suggested Quotations
You need to use precise quotation in your Leaving Cert Poetry essay Choose the lines you like best from the ones in bold. Have four quotations per poem, minimum. More…
Sylvia Plath: Suggested Quotations
Morning SongLove set you going like a fat gold watch.The midwife slapped your footsoles, and your bald cryTook its place among the elements.Our voices echo, magnifying your arrival. New statue.In…
Comparative – General Vision and Viewpoint – Sample Essay: Foster, The King’s Speech and The Plough and the Stars #625Lab
“The general vision and viewpoint of a text can be determined by the success or failure of a central character in his/her efforts to achieve fulfilment.” In the light of the…
King Lear Sample Essay: King Lear Evolution
“Lear embarks on a harrowing journey through suffering to self-knowledge. At the end of the play he is a better and wiser man“Write your response to this statement supporting your…
King Lear Guide: Villainous and Virtuous Characters; Lear Story Mirrors Gloucester; Horrifying and Uplifting Experience
The 2010 Leaving Cert Higher Level English Paper II Section I Question C (ii) asked: "In King Lear the villainous characters hold more fascination for the audience than the virtuous ones." Discuss…
Hamlet Sample Answer: Society
Based on a student's essayThe portrayal of Hamlet as an outsider allows Shakespeare to critique the values of society.I know not “seems.”Shakespeare succeeds in highlighting the shortcomings in society’s morals…
Comparative | King Lear | Cultural Context, Literary Genre, General Vision and Viewpoint
CULTURAL CONTEXT Shakespearean works often resonate with existing stories. The Bard adapts a general story line to expose human character and to address the issues of his time. King…
King Lear Sample Essay: Honour, Loyalty, Brutality and Viciousness
The 2010 Leaving Certificate Higher Level English Paper II asked:“In King Lear honour and loyalty triumph over brutality and viciousness.” Write your response to this statement supporting your answer with…
How To Improve Your Grade If Your Teacher Isn’t Giving You Feedback
- How to write a strong introduction- How to craft impactful sentences- Common grammar, syntax and style problems- How to stay relevant to the question- Examples from Hamlet, Personal Essays,…
King Lear plot summary
King Lear plot summary. You need to know at least as much as is highlighted in this video before you can write your essay.You may also like:King Lear Sample Answer:…
King Lear: Character Essay
"Lear is not a particularly likeable character, but the play encourages us to feel profound sympathy for him, and take his side." Discuss with reference to William Shakespeare's "King Lear".William Shakespeare's…
King Lear Sample Answer: Imagery, Characters and Themes
“The vivid imagery throughout King Lear enhances Shakespeare’s characterisation and reveals key themes.” As a Shakespearean tragedy, King Lear is full of dramatic imagery. While it is memorable and captivating,…
Macbeth Sample Essay: Kingship
"Kingship, with all its potential for good or evil, is a major theme in the play, Macbeth."Discuss this view, supporting your answer by quotation from or reference to the play.…
Macbeth Sample Essay: Appearance versus Reality
Appearance versus reality is a major theme in “Macbeth”. Discuss this statement with reference to the play.Another sample essay hereThis is a H1 essay. You may also like: Full Notes on Macbeth (€)(Some…
Leaving Cert Comparative: Cultural Context
Sive is set in Ireland. It is a story of a young girl forced by her family to marry an older man for their financial benefit. It is a standalone…
Sylvia Plath Sample Essay: Doubts and Fears Revealed with Startling Honesty
Sylvia Plath’s poetry is full of her deep doubts and fears which she reveals with startling honesty. Discuss this statement, supporting your answer with reference to both the themes and…
T.S. Eliot Sample Essay: A Personal Response
The following question came up on the 2007 Higher Level paper: The poetry of T. S. Eliot – a personal journey. Write a personal response to the poems by T.…
Elizabeth Bishop for Leaving Cert
Elizabeth Bishop's poetry is deceptively straightforward and you will have to really try in order to stand out. So here is some material. Elizabeth Bishop, just like Sylvia Plath, has…
Macbeth: driven by ruthless ambition and tortured by regret
SHAKESPEARE'S MACBETH INVITES US TO LOOK INTO THE WORLD OF A MAN DRIVEN ON BY RUTHLESS AMBITION AND TORTURED BY REGRET.You may also like: Full Notes on Macbeth (€)The essay title…
Macbeth Sample Essay Plan: Power
ESSENTIALLY THE PLAY MACBETH IS ABOUT POWER, ITS USE AND ABUSE.You may also like: Full Notes on Macbeth (€)This was my actual LC essay title. The other essay title was on…
Macbeth Sample Essay: Evil and Violence
The language of the play “Macbeth” contributes to the creating of the atmosphere of evil and violence which pervades the play.Discuss this statement with reference to the play.Click here for…
Macbeth Sample Essay: Atmosphere of Evil
The language of the play “Macbeth” contributes to the creating of the atmosphere of evil and violence which pervades the play. Discuss this statement with reference to the play. Essay…
Sylvia Plath Sample Essay: Suffering and a Vivid Imagination
Suffering and a vivid imagination are evident in the poetry of Sylvia Plath. Click here for another sample essay for Plath I strongly agree with this statement Plath is a magnificent,…
W.B. Yeats Sample Essay: A Great Irish Poet
"Yeats can certainly be called a great Irish poet". Discuss this statement, supporting your answer with reference to both the themes and language found in the poetry of W. B.…
Sylvia Plath Sample Essay: A Disturbing Experience
READING THE POETRY OF SYLVIA PLATH CAN BE A DISTURBING EXPERIENCE. Click here to view all Sylvia Plath content Introduction I agree with the above statement as for me reading…
Robert Frost Sample Essay: A Young Audience
ROBERT FROST'S POETRY APPEALS TO A YOUNG AUDIENCE.IntroductionAs a young person, I feel suitably qualified to address this question. Frost's poetry contains much which would appeal to a young audience.…