'Before You Were Mine' is an address to Carol Ann Duffy's mother, reflecting on the sacrifices her mother made in taking on the duties of a parent.

This poem explores the character of Great Expectations Miss Havisham and her motivation for spending the rest of her life in her wedding dress for Higher English.

'In Mrs Tilscher's Class' by Carol Ann Duffy explores a young child growing up within a nurturing primary school environment.

The poem 'Medusa' by Carol Ann Duffy gives voice to the Greek mythological figure, Medusa.

'Mrs Midas' is a poem by Carol Ann Duffy written from the viewpoint of the wife of the mythological King Midas.

'Originally' is an autobiographical poem by Carol Ann Duffy about moving from the Gorbals in Glasgow to England.

Revise the set texts by Carol Ann Duffy with these interactive quizzes in preparation for your Higher English exam.