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GCSE English Literature · key term
A difference in attitudes and values between people belonging to different age groups.
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Paper 2
Revise: Age and generationsIn An Inspector Calls, the generational divide becomes a disagreement about what people owe one another. Mr and Mrs Birling largely defend their behaviour and protect their reputation. Sheila and Eric increasingly accept that their actions have harmed others and that they must change.
Paper 1
A difference in attitudes or values between older and younger people.
Include Gerald to qualify the generational divide: his response shows that attitudes matter more than age alone.
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A difference in attitudes or values between people of different generations, often creating conflict over authority, behaviour or change.
Paper 1
A difference in attitudes, values or expectations between people of different generations.
Component 1, Component 2
A difference in attitudes or understanding between younger and older people, which can make communication difficult.
Revise: Youth and ageWhile the young dance, the older men sit and remember their own youthful celebrations. This stage contrast gives the generational divide a visible form. Capulet’s memories also suggest continuity: the old were once young lovers themselves.
A difference in attitudes and values between people of different age groups, which can create conflict.
