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To what extent do you agree that a feminist reading of the first seven stanzas of “Daddy” by Sylvia Plath can reveal a previously unseen meaning? Answer briefly.

“Daddy” takes the reader on a journey through the author's personal experiences of paternal death, failed relationships and suicide attempts, leading to her eventual transformation from victim to woman. I...

Answered by Hanna M. • English Literature tutor

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Let y=arcsin(x)/sqrt(1-x^2). Show that (1-x^2) y'-xy-1=0, and prove that, for all integers n>=0, (1-x^2)y^{n+2}-(2n+3)xy^{n+1} -(n+1)^2 y^{n}=0. (Superscripts denote repeated differentiation)

This is the first part of a STEP question (STEP 3, 2013, Q1), and is an example of a recurring pattern - "Induction Differential Equation".

The first part is a computation, combining the ...

Answered by Daniel H. • STEP tutor

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(3 + root(a))(4 + root(a)) = 17 + k(root(a)) where a and k are positive integers. Find the value of a and the value of k.

Let's open out the bracket using the FOIL method (first, outside, inside, last):

(3 + root(a))(4 + root(a)) = 12 + 3root(a) + 4root(a) + (root(a))² = 12 + 7root(a) + a.

Since the ...

Answered by Abhinav J. • Maths tutor

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How should I structure my 8 mark questions to improve my grades?

Hi, Make sure the introduction directly addresses the key words in the question. Define them first them state the link/explanation. Conclusions are only really necessary for “Evaluate” questions in which ...

Answered by Alexandra D. • Psychology tutor

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Explain why Clemenceau wanted to treat Germany harshly.

The Treaty of Versailles was an agreement of huge historic importance which, at the time, represented not only an end to the bloodiest conflict in human history, but also arguably set the stage for World ...

Answered by Oliver E. • History tutor

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