Sir: The A-levels exam period will soon bring floods of articles about declining standards among the candidates. May I get there first by suggesting the examiners are no better? This question was from the Oxford and Cambridge examining board's English literature paper: Discuss the Shakespeare's dramatic presentation of justice and mercy in this passage.
EMMA KING
Thurlton,
Norfolk
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies