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Macbeth at this point in the play is presented as a man who has become evil; someone who is no longer a heroic character. When he hears a woman's cry, he says, "I have almost forgot the taste of fear...

First, we must consider this scene in relation to the rest of the play. This comes right in the middle, and pinpoints the moment Othello is transformed from a jealous husband to Iago's puppet. In this alo...

Read the question carefully. Don't be afraid to underline keywords in the question. Often exam papers will ask you to write about themes like love, confusion, war and greed. If you see a ...

My first suggestion is to read the poem out loud. I can remember being terrified of poetry when I was studying at GCSE. Why does a poem feel less accessible than a novel? Lets take a look at Simon Armitag...

First of all- don’t be intimidated by poetry! Think about it as nothing more than a set of words arranged in a specific order. It’s down to us to add some meaning to that order. It’s like a puzzle and you...