The purpose of this series is to offer some practical assistance and advice to students preparing for Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English Paper 2. The notes presented here explain and analyse the three elements of the literature syllabus for 2025.

• Single Text: The Crucible
• Scene-by-Scene Summary and Commentary
• The Characters
• Key Themes
• Guidelines for Answering Exam Questions
• Sample Exam Questions
• Sample Answers

Comparative Study

• Texts: Never Let Me Go – Kazuo Ishiguro
• Kindertransport – Diane Samuels
• The Shawshank Redemption – Director: Frank Darabont

Comparative Modes:

• A: Theme: Independence
• B: Social Setting
• C: Relationships
• 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
• Guidelines for Answering Exam Questions