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How does Mary Shelley present the birth of the Creature in Frankenstein?

 To answer this question, you need to have a close textual analysis of chapter 5, using short quotes and unpacking the language and techniques used by Shelley:      'The use of pathetic fallacy at the beg...

EP
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How is the theme of pride demonstrated within Christopher Marlowe's 'Paradise Lost'?

Example:The theme of pride is central to Paradise Lost and the ultimate demise of it's protagonist, Lucifer. Marlowe establishes this theme very early on within the first poem, in fact. The line, 'whose w...

NM
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How would I structure an essay on the theme of betrayal in Othello?

The most important part of writing an English essay is the plan, and yet it is the aspect most neglected during an exam. In order to structure this question, I would first brainstorm the key examples of ...

CK
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How do I effectively use critical sources in essays?

Using secondary critical sources in your essays can be intimidating but here are three ways you can apply it effectively:
1.To bolster your own argument - This is possibly the easiest way to utilize ...

EB
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How can I remember enough about a novel to answer a close-book exam question?

This is a really important question! A lot of people struggle with the immensity of the task of remembering enough detailed information about a novel to answer an essay question in an exam. Even though ul...

KP
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