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Discuss the depiction of 'Helena' in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

Helena's character is the epitome of unrequited love. Her intrinsically irrational nature stemming from her emotional instability is clearly demonstrated in Act 3 Scene 2 through the elongated "O&quo...

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Discuss the use of imagery in the poem "Medusa" by Carol Ann Duffy

Ultimately, the entire poem is an extended metaphor for a woman consumed by jealousy as she parts from her lover. Her jealousy is portrayed through the violent animalistic images of creatures the speaker ...

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How do I structure an essay?

Structure is a key element of successful essays and always encourage the examiner to view your work in a better light, as well as gaining you extra marks. Before thinking about structure you must have a c...

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Can an author use a particular contemporary issue or a precise historical context as a means to convey a more timeless and universal matter?

Like all artists, authors are influenced by the events of their time and era. While Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby was greatly inspired by the roaring twenties' historical context, Kipling's works captured...

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How should I write an essay introduction?

Your introduction should clearly indicate the text(s) you will be using in your essay. It should use key terms from the question and indicate what makes the texts you have chosen relevant to the question....

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