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Consider the view that “spiritual or otherwise, Donne’s poems are consistently grounded in the physical world of his time.” [40]

In ‘Hymn to God, My God in my Sickness’, the poet reflects on past experience to prepare for a metaphysical future beyond the grave. Whilst the speaker’s mediations on his identity through the extended metap...
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Answered by Amelie M. • English tutor
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'Commonly, texts about husbands and wives present a violent story.' In respect to this, examine how Shakespeare portrays the dynamic between Othello and Desdemona in a given extract and elsewhere in the play.

The violence of marriage is seen through Othello’s conflicted mindset as he clearly still holds affection for Desdemona. He prolongs finally murdering her by interrogation as to whether she has prayed, and a...
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Answered by Scarlett M. • English tutor
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How do I make sure that each paragraph in my essay answers the question?

Under the timed pressure of an exam it can be tempting to launch straight into writing an answer to a question without taking time to analyse what is being asked and planning to ensure that each point you ma...
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Answered by Eleanor R. • English tutor
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Explore how Conflict of the past is presented in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

Extract of Essay Answer: Appearance only exists in the past for Blanche so the emphasis on the one thing Blanche attempts to maintain in the play reinforces the concept that her lies will also fade. Tensions...
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Answered by Lara M. • English tutor
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How do I include context in my literature essay?

Context is key to the top marks in a literature essay and it is best applied subtly to bring greater depth to your main points. Context can explain why a poet has used a particular technique or add a richer ...
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Answered by Hannah K. • English tutor
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