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To what extent does Keats use metaphor to respond to death in ‘Ode to a Nightingale’?

Though the poem is dominated by thoughts of death, of ways to escape life, Keats does not appear to fear it. Rather, the ode’s rich imagery illustrates his acceptance of death as a refuge from the pain...

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How should I structure my essay in an exam?

The first five minutes of your exam are key to writing a good exam essay. It might seem obvious, but read the question a few times before you begin planning. I recommend underlining the most important ...

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How do I plan and structure an essay in an exam?

Writing an essay under exam conditions is daunting, the pressurised environment can sometimes make you forget what you're doing altogether! Here's some tips on planning and structuring an exam essay:

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'Reason in madness' - Explore the varieties and significance of madness in King Lear.

Lear experiences lucidity, 'reason', and exhibits his most profound moments when he is mad. This is the central irony in Lear and reflects both the contradiction, which is a convention of Clas...

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Can you explain the narrative techniques in The Turn of The Screw?

The governess is what we would call an unreliable narrator. She is unreliable for a variety of reasons- the most popular reason amongst critics being that she is insane. Following the ...

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