Leave Taking: The GCSE Study Guide

An essential resource for anyone studying Leave Taking by Winsome Pinnock for GCSE English Literature – featuring a complete guide to the text, plus sample questions and answers to help you prepare for assessment.

Get to grips with Leave Taking with expert, easy-to-follow breakdowns and analyses of key aspects of the play – including the characters, plot, structure, themes, setting and language – along with a clear explanation of the historical context.

This guide also contains prompts for further reflection and research, to help you get the most out of your study and revision, whether at home or in the classroom.

Featuring insights from playwright Winsome Pinnock, colour photographs of the play in performance, and extensive quotes and extracts from the text, this GCSE Study Guide will strengthen your understanding, build your confidence and boost your chances of success. It is also an invaluable resource for teachers approaching the play.

Extra Content: take a look at the Further Resources page, listing a wealth of extra content about the play and its themes.

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