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What should I focus on specifically when analysing a play or dramatic text?

It is important to remember that any play or dramatic text will have 'non-physical' or 'literary' aspects that refer to the literature as something to be read by a reader, as well as 'physical' aspects wh...

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But the Christianity in the Handmaid's Tale isn't like the Christianity we have here though

You're right. It's a dystopian novel which means the religion described in the book is different to the religion that you have at home. However, Atwood uses many biblical references throughout the book, s...

VT
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How should I structure a comparative essay?

There are two main ways in which this can be done.The first is to write about the texts one after the other, analyse one in full in relation to the question focus (e.g. war), and then move onto the other....

TD
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Where should I start when answering a question that involves an extract from the text?

Before even getting to the question, have a read through of the extract to make sure you fully understand what is happening at this point in the text. Then look at the question and highlight the key theme...

TD
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How is ‘The Cage at Cranford’ by Elizabeth Gaskell Representative of a Victorian Literary Work?

This question is asking for you to engage with the history of Gaskell’s writing as well as with the given text itself. Incorporating knowledge of other texts that may have influenced Gaskell in her writin...

AM
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