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How does Stevenson use Gothic imagery in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?

The 18th century revival of Gothic medieval architecture brought a renewed focus onto the eeriness of setting in popular literature, providing a tool for writers to use their writings to describe the stru...

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Answered by William N. English tutor
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How does Mary Shelley use her characters in 'Frankenstein' to frame the struggle between religion and science in her society?

Shelley uses Frankenstein’s character as a tool to explore social pressures on natural philosophers, however she resists a portrayal that definitively adheres to a secular or religious position. Frankenst...

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Answered by William B. English tutor
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How does Steinbeck represent attitudes to women through the character of Curley's wife?

Curley’s wife is the only major female character in ‘Of Mice and Men’, and as such, she represents all women in Steinbeck’s novella about the futility of the American Dream. Her lack of identity outside o...

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Answered by Aisling S. English tutor
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How would you approach poetry analysis?

Poetry can be a difficult part of the GCSE curriculum because, in my experience, reading poetry isn't as common as other types of text during secondary school and so it can feel a bit daunting. There are ...

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Answered by Francesca B. English tutor
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How can I improve my descriptive writing?

Good descriptive writing allows the reader to feel the story as you do. This may seem a daunting task at first, but taking a scene piece by piece can help you organise your thoughts. The more you understa...

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Answered by Aleena K. English tutor
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