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 2024.

• Single Text: Hamlet
• Scene-by-Scene Summary and Commentary
• Key Points after each scene
• Guidelines for Answering Exam Questions
• Exam Topics and Themes
• Characters of the Play and their Key Adjectives

Comparative Study

• Texts:Educated – Tara Westover
• Philadelphia, Here I Come! – Brian Friel
• The Shawshank Redemption – Director: Frank Darabont

Comparative Modes:

• A:Literary Genre
• B:Theme: Freedom
• C:Cultural Context
• Analysis and Commentary
• Key Points of Comparison / Contrast after each section
• Guidelines for Answering Exam Questions
• Sample Answers

Poetry

• Analysis and Commentary
• Key Points
• Sample Answers