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How is the theme of death presented in Hamlet?

Hamlet - shows his cowardiceUses hyperbole to exaggerate and justify his actionsPolonius - His death presented as a nuisance; signifies social prejudices Gertrude - tragic hero Ophelia - result of her madnes...
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“Most important to crime writing is the sense that there will be a resolution and the criminal punished” Explore the significance of resolution in 2 crime texts you have studied.

This is an example of a 25 mark AQA question. A typical answer would be around two to three pages long, and would thoroughly consider both sides of the argument, while continuing to present a sustained judge...
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Do I need to memorise quotations (critical or from the text studied).

Memorising quotations is not a requirement for any English Literature paper. Paraphrasing the quotation is often sufficient. In terms of critical quotations, memorising can be difficult but useful. However, ...
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“Those who betray Hamlet also betray themselves.” Explore Shakespeare’s presentation of betrayal in ‘Hamlet’.

“There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will”- Hamlet 5:2 A play renowned for its depictions of a world of deception and revenge, within ‘Hamlet’ Shakespeare artfully masters the envi...
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How do I structure my essay?

This is such a commonly asked question, that I rarely address much else in my first lesson. Structuring essays is overwhelming, especially when you are comparing two literary works, looking to show off what ...
AM
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