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English Literature
A Level

How do you approach feminism and femininity in an essay on Shakespeare’s 'King Lear?' (OCR marking criteria)

Assessment objectivesAO1: ArgumentPoints that you could mention in your essay could include:- A land divided between 2 daughters- The sexist way in which Lear speaks of Goneril- Th...

HM
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What's the best way to memorise quotes for a closed-book exam?

Learning quotes for a closed-book exam can seem like a very daunting task, especially when you've studied a text in detail for an entire year. But it is an essential task as examiners are looking for g...

EC
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What is a Bildungsroman?

The term Bildungsroman is used to describe a genre of fiction which describes the protagonist's formative years, the process of growing up and/or their spiritual development. These novels often focus o...

BC
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What do you mean by the Gothic?

Good question! The Gothic has, historically, meant all sorts of things - originally meaning just 'to do with the Goths' (a Germanic tribe), it has been associated with a style of pseudo-medieval archit...

DH
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How do I write a really good essay?

The key to essays like this is to unpack the question. Look at what question says, and then at what it wants you to say. These types of essays have a name, they are called “Yes but” essay...

EG
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