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With close reference to language, form and structure, write a detailed critical appreciation of ‘The Applicant’, exploring the ways in which this poem is typical of Plath’s poetry in the Ariel collection.

‘The Applicant’ is a poem from the collection Ariel written by Sylvia Plath that primarily focuses on marriage. Its cynical and satirical tone illuminates the expectations of this institution, in...

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What is the significance of soliloquy in Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’?

Before figuring out why it is important you need to understand what soliloquy is and that’s actually pretty easy – the Latin etymology tells you most of it, the word comes from solus (“only, sole”) + loqu...

HT
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How many quotes do I need and how do I organise them?

There are many ways to memorise quotes and although it will always be a slog, it can actually be the most fun and rewarding part of revision. Before memorising you've got to organise quotes. A big play or...

EN
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How can I revise for English Literature?

The common thought is that because English is unlike Maths and Science, it is difficult to find a good way to revise for it. Since the new curriculum, English Literature requires you to memorise the quote...

BC
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How should I approach an unseen commentary on a piece of poetry?

Writing a commentary in an exam on an unseen poem or piece of prose is one of the most daunting tasks that the IB english assessment has to offer. However, there is a formula that will help you to achieve...

EA
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