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English Literature
A Level

Can an author use a particular contemporary issue or a precise historical context as a means to convey a more timeless and universal matter?

Like all artists, authors are influenced by the events of their time and era. While Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby was greatly inspired by the roaring twenties' historical context, Kipling's works captured...

JS
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How do I use critics in a coursework essay?

In a coursework essay only use critics that support the themes that you are drawing upon. You should make sure you interpolate them properly, it's better to introduce them and explain them after the quota...

IB
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How can I contextualise my essay?

Context can often add a lot to the reading of a text, be aware of the era the work you are analysing was/is written in, as this often impacts the way it is read.

You can also think about how variou...

BS
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How can you show your in depth knowledge of a novel if the exam question is focused on only one specific chapter or theme?

This is one of the main difficulties I found when studying for my A Level English Literature exam, so I really understand any confusion about how to go about answering these types of questions.Demonstrati...

NW
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How important are quotes in an essay? How do I go about learning/applying them?

Learning and implementing quotations are and always will be a necessary evil in academic writing. However, whether it be from the primary source or a secondary critic, they are invaluable in supporting an...

JD
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