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How can I structure my essay to the question “In Macbeth, Shakespeare shows that the guilty suffer more than the innocent.” To what extent do you agree with this view of the play?

First of all, it is important to get a thorough understanding of the question. Here, the stem is 'To what extent', meaning that an acknowledgment of both sides of the argument is required. Before starting th...
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How do you approach a new poem?

Example poem = The Sick Rose by William Blake. 1. Read the poem out loud to yourself 2. Do some research about the poem --> William Blake = Romantic poet, alive during the Industrial Revolution --> Par...
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How do I improve my depth of analysis when it comes to poetry?

When it comes to poetry, before you launch yourself into an essay it is very important to organise your thoughts, even if the poem is as short as one stanza. There are often several things going on at once a...
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How to I use critics in my essays?

One of the main feature which differentiates between GCSE and A-level English Literature, is that at A-level you're expected to integrate literary criticism into your work. You might find this strange and un...
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How should I approach unseen poetry?

Unseen texts, whether it be prose or poetry, can come across as daunting at times, as without the security of a teacher to help you many may feel as if they're having to handle it alone- however do not let t...
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