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How do writer's present the same themes in different ways?

Both 'The Great Gatsby' and 'The Grapes of Wrath' explore themes of class division and poverty. The context of 1930's and 1920's America is important to note, the former during The Great Depression where une...
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How should I plan my essay?

STEP ONE: BREAK APART YOUR QUESTION Highlight key words, Write a simplified version of the question if necessary. Our aim is to understand every part of the question completely. STEP TWO: FIND YOUR OVERARCHI...
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What structure should I use for my paragraphs in an English Literature A-Level essay question?

This is one of the most common questions received at A-Level, and it is one of the questions which best highlights the jump from GCSE to A-Level. My understanding of the requirements of the A-Level paper all...
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Harold Bloom describes Iago's character as a "moral pyromaniac setting fire to all of reality", based on Shakespeare's presentation of Iago's character in "Othello". To what extend do you agree with Bloom's view?

Ken Jacobsens description of Iago’s “machiavellian moments” in Othello accurately describe his characteristic tendencies to “interpersonal manipulation” and “indifference to morality” in the play, challengin...
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How does Shakespeare present the character of Ophelia in 'Hamlet'?

The character of Ophelia has been subject to intense debate, especially concerning her wider purpose in the drama and her reflection of Elizabethan society. Critic Carol T. Nealy, for instance, contends that...
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