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How do I analyse a poem?

When analysing poetry there are many key aspects to look at in order to create depth within your analysis. Firstly start with reading the poem aloud, noticing the way the pace of the poem may slow or speed u...
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Answered by Georgia W. • English tutor
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Iqbal Khan’s production of Othello (2015) breaks with tradition in casting both Othello and Iago as black men - in what way does this shift the emphasis of the play?

Often dubbed a 'race play', Shakespeare's 'Othello' usually pits the jealousy of a white man against the success of a Moor, illustrating the destructive consequences of racial intollerance. Khan's casting de...
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Examine the view that language is the main tool of oppression in The Handmaid's Tale.

It could be argued that language is the main tool of oppression in The Handmaid's Tale because in restricting language, Gilead succeeds in reducing individual identity. Atwood utilises neologisms such as &qu...
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How important is the narrative role of Nick in F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby?

Nick’s participation in The Great Gatsby is mostly that of a spectator and occasional prompter in revealing information to the reader. In this sense, he is of no importance to the plot or to the reader, as h...
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"The Unseen Prose Exam is really time pressured, how do I approach this exam to make the most out of my time?"

First things first: write your assessment objectives in really big letters at the top of the page. This will help you to remember to include them in your essay because when you're under pressure, it's easy f...
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Answered by Jessica S. • English tutor
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