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To desire something, or someone, brings with it pain and pleasure in equal measure. Discuss the significance of desire in two texts you have studied.

Despite the 38 years between publication, the two contrasting texts of the play ‘A streetcar named Desire’ and the dystopian novel, ‘The Handmaids Tale’ both explore the theme of the juxtaposing emotions tha...
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By comparing the presentation of characters, in “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “The Catcher in the Rye”, explore how writers present characters struggling with the loss of innocence in post-war America.

The transition from childhood to adulthood is a tumultuous and life defining phase of anyone’s life. This naturally proceeds with a person making mistakes, hurting, learning and eventually maturing - but thi...
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How is the theme of jealousy explored in Shakespeare's 'Othello'?

Through his portrayal of Othello, our tragic hero who we see transform from a noble soldier to an aggressive madman, Shakespeare expresses the harsh realities of jealousy. Iago declares to Othello, 'O beware...
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What is one way in which the disturbing aspects of human nature are explored in 'Othello?'

Iago shares a viewpoint on human nature, exploring its disturbing aspect through one’s exploitative potential, and the power of hatred. E.A J. Honigmann describes Iago as the ‘liar, betrayer [and] mental tor...
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Comparing The Great Gatsby and pre-1900 romantic poetry: How have the authors presented love as unconditional and permanent?

DEFINE: Unconditional love is unchanging and without limitations; it is most closely described as agape love - a love that transcends, that serves regardless of circumstances. When it is presented in literat...
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