 updated edition expertly assists students in understanding Shakespeare’s tragedy and thoroughly prepares them for the Leaving Certificate exam

King Lear 

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: Now includes comparative exemplars and essay plans

Written by experienced examiners and best-selling authors, Frances Rocks and 

This very lavishly illustrated edition of 

 really engages the student in the wonderful world of Shakespeare. It has Key scenes, key themes and also a comparative section if you are not using 

King Lear updated edition – Leaving Certificate English

Exam-style questions and Sample Paragraphs with Examiner’s Comments

King Lear as a Comparative Text with exemplar paragraphs and Examiner’s Comments

Exam Technique – how to achieve top marks

Full Sample Essays – marked and graded with invaluable Examiner’s Comments

Sample Leaving Certificate exam questions

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Excellent sample answers with very useful examiner comments. All of the sample answers are graded so that both the student and the teacher can understand what is a good standard and what is a mediocre standard.

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Leaving Certificate exam questions relate mainly to characters, relationships, themes and dramatic techniques – all of which are closely interlinked. 

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Martin Kieran and Frances Rocks are experienced teachers and examiners who have written several Leaving Certificate English textbooks, including 

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