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How am I supposed to analyse the portrayal of Ophelia in Hamlet

The criteria set by the English A level will ask you to analyse Ophelia in two ways: through various critical perspectives and through a close examination of the text.
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NY
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How do I construct an effective argument in an exam essay?

When writing an exam essay the most important thing is not to rush in. Read the question carefully and make sure you understand its nuances. Take a few minutes to think of what points you can raise in res...

ER
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How does Shakespeare present magic in Macbeth?

In Macbeth, magic appears as a force that shapes the events of the play. The title character meets three witches after winning a battle, and they predict that he will become King. Later, after Ma...

CB
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How does Shakespeare use propoganda to maintain English nationalism

Shakespears Macbeth was written during the time of King James, who was the son of Mary Queen of the Scots. It was because of this Scottish heritage that there was anxiety within the public consensus of co...

TE
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What elements of historical context may have impacted or influenced Shakespeare's work?

There are a multitude of possible answers for this question, however I will explain a few. Firstly, Shakespeare was writing during both the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, which meant that the culture, reg...

CS
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