OCR As Classical Civilisation Paper 11 Mark Scheme

Get the official OCR AS Level Classical Civilisation H008/11 The World of the Hero mark scheme from the June 2025 exam series. This examiner-approved PDF contains the exact mark allocations, indicative content, assessment-objective guidance, level descriptors and examiner commentary used to assess OCR AS Classical Civilisation responses on Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. The document includes source-analysis questions, 16-mark essays and 25-mark extended responses focused on heroism, revenge, immortals, death, honour, xenia and epic storytelling.

Use this OCR H008/11 June 2025 mark scheme to understand precisely how OCR rewards AO1 knowledge and AO2 analysis in Classical Civilisation essays about Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Penelope and the Olympian gods. Topics covered include kleos in the Iliad, revenge in the Odyssey, divine intervention, tragic death, heroic honour, the Suitors, immortals in epic poetry and Homeric literary techniques such as similes, metaphor and dramatic characterisation. Pair it with the matching OCR H008/11 June 2025 question paper on markscheme.net for complete exam preparation. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic year, optimised for mobile and desktop, and instantly downloadable from markscheme.net — your fastest route to top-grade Classical Civilisation revision.

This document is designed for OCR AS Level Classical Civilisation students preparing for the 2026 examination series, including Year 12 learners, retake candidates aiming for top grades, and home-schooled students studying The World of the Hero component. It is especially valuable for students developing analytical essay-writing, source-analysis and evaluative skills relating to Homeric epic poetry.

It is also ideal for teachers, private tutors, revision-course providers and parents supporting Classical Civilisation revision at home. The mark scheme can be used for timed essay marking, examiner-standard feedback, AO1/AO2 moderation, classroom discussion and identifying common weaknesses in analytical and evaluative responses before the 2026 OCR AS examinations.