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How does Winterson explore Jeanette’s contrasting experiences outside of the church community?

Contrastingly to the comfort which Elsie provides, school or ‘the breeding ground’ is a shock to Jeanette who doesn't know how to react with other children. This is evident when she creates the sampler for E...
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Answered by Agnelle G. • English tutor
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How do I complete an essay-style question on time if I'm not a quick writer?

This is something I'm sure everyone's been worried about in the past (myself included!) so you're definitely not alone. When we take a methodical approach and spend a few moments planning our response, it al...
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Discuss the view that Shakespeare's construction of Desdemona is the antithesis of a female archetype during the Jacobean era.

During the Jacobean era women were often viewed as property of men whether it be their father or husband that they belong to. However, Desdemona's decision to marry Othello and "deceive her Father"...
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How would I answer the exam question: Explore Philip Larkin’s portrayal of time in ‘Next Please’ and one other poem. You must discuss relevant contextual factors.

The first thing you need to do is flick to this poem in your anthology to remind you of its content and how the theme – in this case time – is presented. Ask yourself - how is time presented in this poem? Is...
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Answered by Rosalie B. • English tutor
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How do I plan the essay: Discuss the social and political context of Streetcar Named Desire, with particular reference to the characters of Blanche and Stanley. What does the play tell us about the opinions of the writer."

Hi student, let's take a look at this question and break it down into parts. As you know, planning is everything, and makes you feel confident rather than overwhelmed. Firstly, let us look at the question as...
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Answered by Zoe L. • English tutor
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