O-LevelLiterature in EnglishProse2010/12 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q1325 Marks

DAPHNE DU MAURIER: Rebecca Remember to support your ideas with details from the writing. Read this passage, and then answer the question that follows it: Thank God for Favell's laugh. Content removed due to copyright restrictions. I tell you de Winter killed Rebecca because of me.' (from Chapter 24) In what ways does du Maurier make this such a dramatic moment in the novel?

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2025). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[23-25] demonstrates knowledge by incorporating well-selected reference to the text skilfully and with flair (AO1)
[23-25] sustains a critical understanding of the text showing individuality and insight (AO2)
[23-25] responds sensitively and in considerable detail to the way the writer achieves her/his effects (AO3)
[23-25] sustains personal and evaluative engagement with task and text (AO4)

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Topic: Prose, O-Level Literature in English (syllabus 2010). Structured question, 25 marks.
Source: O-Level Literature in English, Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 13.

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