Drama Analysis for Cambridge A Level Literature (9695)
Subtitle: Long Day’s Journey into Night—A Study Guide
Publisher: Jarndyce & Jarvis Press
Published: December 22, 2025
Place of publication: UK
ISBN-13: 9781919402765
Description: This Study Guide is meticulously designed to support students preparing for the Cambridge International AS & A Level Literature in English (9695) Paper 3 Shakespeare and Drama for examinations in 2026 and 2027. This comprehensive resource provides a scene-by-scene summary and critical analysis, helping readers understand how Long Day’s Journey into Night builds its tension, shapes its characters, and develops its central concerns. It looks closely at the play’s language, form, rhythms of dialogue, symbolism, and dramatic structure. By working through these explanations, students gain a stronger understanding of how the play operates on both an emotional and technical level. All content in this guide is fully aligned with the updated Cambridge syllabus guidelines for examinations in 2026 and 2027.

Features include

Language, Stagecraft and Dramatic Techniques
Tone, Mood and Atmosphere
Action and Character Dynamics
detailed analysis of major and minor characters
advanced commentary on major themes in the play
scene-by-scene commentary and critical analysis
scene-by-scene commentary on interpretations, critical debates, and context in line with the syllabus AO5 “evaluation of opinions” requirement to discuss and evaluate varying interpretations of literary works
exam-style questions with annotated model answers illustrating how to communicate a relevant, structured, and supported response that meets the syllabus assessment criteria
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This study guide to Long Day’s Journey into Night by Eugene O’Neill offers a substantial and reliable companion for students, educators, and readers who wish to explore the play in depth. It supports both independent study and classroom discussion, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the drama’s artistic achievement and enduring significance.