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Explore the theme of dreams in 'Of Mice and Men'

(P - point) Dreams play a central role in 'Of Mice and Men' by introducing the idea of the American Dream and its reality in the time of the Great Depression. (E - example) Before even reaching the ranch Len...
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How do I make sure that I avoid 'waffle' in my essay?

Keep referring back to the essay question! If your essay question is about an author/playwright, for example: How does Shakespeare present Lady MacBeth in Macbeth in the extract?How does Austen present happi...
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What is the basic essay format for an extract question?

Introduction2 or 3 sentencesWhat happens in the extract?What has just happened before the extract?What changes as a result of the extract? 3 Paragraphs for the body of the essayONE main point per paragraphEa...
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How does The Grapes of Wrath compare with The Great Gatsby in the presentation of America in the 20th century?

Undeniably, one of the most noticeable differences between the texts is that they portray America in vastly contrasting economic states. Not only was the 20s a significantly richer and more lavish decade, bu...
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Outline two gothic concepts with reference to at least one gothic text

One major gothic concept is Horror, the fear generated through physical shock. This is closely related to the male gothic, with Lewis' "The Monk" (1796) pioneering the use of grotesque imagery to s...
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