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"Othello is not a typical example of a tragic hero." Discuss.

On the whole, Othello’s character and his tragic development are consistent with the Greek notions of the tragic hero. The first act of the play sees Othello in a high-ranking social sphere, a well-respec...

MA
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How do you begin to revise for English Literature?

Everyone has different ways to revise for exams, but I've found that a lot of students struggle to approach English Literature. We need to find out what tools you respond well to in general for revision (...

CF
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How should I revise The Duchess of Malfi for the exam?

  1. The foundations of solid revision consist of sufficient quote banks, organised both thematically and by character. For example, the Duchess of Malfi largely deals with female author...
OF
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What is the most effective way to revise for English Literature A level?

The best way that you can prepare for the English exam is by mind mapping key themes and considering what you would write about if a question on that theme came up, for example, which characters are assoc...

RJ
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How do I use critical quotes effectively in my exam?

At A Level you are expected to use different interpretations of your text in order to inform your discussion in the exam. These are supposed to HELP you to write a good essay and should not be a massive w...

MM
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