In what ways does Shakespeare make you sympathise with Brutus? Support your answer with details from the play.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2012). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [AO1] show detailed knowledge of the content of literary texts
2. [AO2] understand the meanings of literary texts and their context, and explore texts beyond surface meaning to show deeper awareness of ideas and attitudes
3. [AO3] recognise and appreciate ways in which writers use language, structure, and form to create and shape meanings and effects
4. [AO4] communicate a sensitive and informed personal response
5. [Band 2 - general] Sustains a perceptive, convincing and relevant personal response; shows a clear critical understanding of the text; responds sensitively and in detail to the way the writer achieves her/his effects (sustaining a convincing voice in an empathic task); integrates much well-selected reference to the text.