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Firstly, read through the text to see if there are any recurring ideas or anything that sticks out to you. Make sure to highlight, and make a note of them on a piece of paper. Texts often have have multip...

Context is a key part of any essay. You not only have to consider the historical context of the author, of when the story was set but also the literary context and the context of production and reception....

Paper 1 consists of a prose and a poem. Take a moment at the start of the exam to skim through both and choose a passage for analysis.

Next, dedicate a quarter of your time to reading, highlighting...

The theme of sight and seeing in ‘King Lear’ is very prevalent. Both Lear and Gloucester demonstrate an inability to see their children for who they really are, which plays a great part in their demise. T...

Find examples in the novel where Jane either overcomes adversity or goes against societal norms. We see her stand up to her aunt despite all the abuse she has faced at her hands over the years. Equally, a...