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I would suggest that the student looks at 3 areas, form, structure and language. In terms of form, is it a poem, and if so, does it follow a particular rhyme and rhythm? Is it an extract from the novel, a...

The novel was proclaimed to be a 'cautionary tale' against Enlightenment desires for knowledge, including the scientific pursuit of new technologies. Frankenstein's scientific endeavours transgress the bo...

First things first: read the poem! And read it more than once! Don't expect to understand it when you first read it: you're not expected to. Read it once to get a general sense, then a second time for a b...

To regard Macbeth as a ‘butcher’ is far too restrictive a term for the complexity Shakespeare intended for his character. A ‘butcher’ is someone who kills in excess without remorse or proper reason, where...

The idea of a closed-book exam can be pretty daunting, but not having a text to rely on doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t get the same quality out of an essay if you were to have the book right in front ...