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How is Marxism present in Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'?

Marxism is integral to Miller's 'Death of a Salesman' and his belief that the "common man is as apt a subject for tragedy in its highest sense as kings were". In the play, Miller presents the pe...

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"A potential site for social disruption... a medium for the message of disent." Discuss with reference to Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'

IntroWriting in the Elizabethan period, Shakespeare explores several 'site[s] for social disruption' in his play 'Twelfth Night', written in 1602. These include the rigid social hierarchy, the constrai...

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How can I effectively structure a comparative essay for an English Literature A Level examination?

For English Literature examinations, being able to effectively structure a comparative essay is an important, but sometimes challenging, skill. Thankfully, there are some really simple yet effective techn...

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‘King Lear is a play which brings us closer to the apocalypse than to resolution’ Discuss

(I think essay plans are the most effective)First consider if you agree with the statement.Apocalypse is shown through the collapse of justice. This is exemplified through King Lear's actions (love test e...

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How is the theme of guilt explored throughout Ian McEwan's 'Atonement'?

Guilt is a very prevalent theme running throughout Atonement, primarily centered around the central protagonist to the novel, Bryony. Towards the end of the novel the reader learns that Bryony is the auth...

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