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‘Much American literature is characterised by the importance of hope in adversity.’ By comparing at least two texts prescribed for this topic, discuss how far you have found this to be the case.

It is always worth bearing in mind the grounds upon which an answer responding to this question will be marked and I will meditate upon the use of context, which the criteria specifies, and this in two sense...
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Answered by Saoirse G. • English tutor
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The notion of the American Dream figures prominently in this story. How should readers define "American dream"? Moreover, is pursuing the American Dream necessarily a good thing, as evidenced by The Great Gatsby?

The idea of an American Dream was coined by historian James Truslow Adams in his 1931 book The Epic of America, and characterised as a dream in which “each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the f...
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Answered by James T. • English tutor
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How do I analyse quotes in an essay?

The first thing to do when choosing a quote to analyse in an essay in to make sure it is relevant to your argument. Think about the theme in the question you have been set - for example, a question asking yo...
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Answered by Megan W. • English tutor
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‘Writers are at their best when they acknowledge that relationships can have both positive and negative elements.’ How far do you agree?

The presentation of arguments within relationships is a significant example of writers acknowledging that relationships can have both positive and negative elements. There is a focus on the negative, the arg...
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Answered by Imogen S. • English tutor
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Write a critical appreciation of the passage, relating your discussion to your reading of American literature between 1880-1940.

When writing a critical appreciation of an extract from a specific genre or period of literature, it is imperative that students show an awareness of combining analytical workings with contextual and themati...
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Answered by Isabella C. • English tutor
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