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How would I approach the comparison of two unseen poems?

Comparing unseen material under exam conditions can be challenging, which is why it is important to take the necessary time at the start to read through the poems more than once and pick out comparative poin...
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How would I approach the question: 'Othello's foolishness rather than Iago's cleverness leads to the tragedy of Shakespeare's 'Othello''

Firstly I would decide on my argument, for example that I disagree with the idea that the outcome of the play is the result of Othello's foolishness, and that while his character may have issues with pride t...
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How should I answer a question with an extract?

When looking at an extract of text, it is important to take note of the beginning and ending of the passage. Why has the exam board chosen to start/end the passage here? Is it because it is a soliloquy, the ...
AJ
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Write about how Bronte presents the role of women in society in Jane Eyre

In Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, the obvious place to start is with the character of Jane. Jane is a governess working for Mr Rochester, a role which immediately suggests that women are expected to work in d...
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In George Orwell's animal farm, how does Orwell use events in the book to explore ideas about the revolution?

Animal Farm is a dystopian allegory based on events that occurred during the Russian revolution of 1917. In this sense, all the events that occur within the novel, such as the farm animals rebelling against ...
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