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What is the significance of Blanche DuBois' monologue in Scene 6 of A Streetcar Named Desire?

Blanche's monologue is a chance for the audience to understand her past and more importantly the impact her past has had on her. It provides an explanation for her actions in other parts of the play and just...
MC
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What should I check when going over my Literature Extended Essay?

One of the main things that students miss out is the inclusion of the proper literature nomenclature. The inclusion of specific techniques like "assonance" or "iambic pentameter" when des...
AH
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In Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, how does the motif of mist and haziness shape the reader's experience of events?

Mist is a recurrent motif in Heart of Darkness, and it is central to our understanding of Marlow's view on the thematic light/dark conflict of the novel. Mist or haziness immediately implies ambiguity, and i...
HM
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How do I write a critical analysis of two or more texts? (example a compare and contrast)

Start off by reading both texts carefully and underlining/highlighting relevant parts you can use in your analysis. Try to summarize the subject/theme of each piece/paragraph to understand its meaning. Next ...
AL
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How do I structure a commentary?

This varies from person to person. Some teachers recommend structuring your paragraphs according to literary devices, for example focusing on tone in one paragraph, structure on another, and figurative langu...
AG
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