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How does William Blake's speaker present the themes of restriction and control in his poem 'London'? Consider the physical and psychological representation of these themes in your answer.

William Blake’s 1794 poem 'London' is one of the most recognisable entries in his seminal work Songs of Experience. It depicts a hopeless and morose version of the English capital because it presents the the...
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Answered by Will M. • English tutor
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How do I construct my ideas into an essay

Your essay should consist of your introcudcion, body, and conclusions. Your introduction should state your argument/point of your paper, also known as your thesis, and should also tell the reader how they ca...
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Answered by Nicola T. • English tutor
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Discuss how writers of the Gothic genre use the theme of transgression effectively.

Will be focusing on the texts of Frankenstein, Wuthering Heights and Doctor Faustus in this answer. Introduction - explain what exactly is meant by 'transgression' in the context of the Gothic genre - i.e. g...
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Answered by Concetta S. • English tutor
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How can I improve my close reading skills?

That's a really good question! Close reading is really important because it helps you to get much deeper into the text and develop your argument so much more. There are a couple of things that you could try....
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Answered by Hannah K. • English tutor
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How do I recognise the literary device ‘intertextuality’?

Intertextuality is a complex literary device because there is a constant interplay, both intentional and non-intentional, between texts across the various literary cannons of different cultures and languages...
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Answered by Harriet B. • English tutor
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