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How should I approach a comparison between two texts?

If you are being asked to choose the texts you are comparing, you should do so on the basis of their similarities. For example, in the question: ‘Compare the significance of isolation in two texts you have s...
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What is the best way to answer a comparative poetry question?

Usually a student should look to compare 3-4 poems (including a substantial comparison of two), but it is the quality of the response which matters not neccesarily the amount of comparisons. You should look ...
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What is the difference between the beautiful and the sublime in the gothic novel?

If I say the word beautiful, what is the main idea that comes to your mind? Keep that, and now think about something else, like being in front of a huge mountain or building, or if you prefer in front of the...
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How do the methods employed by Sylvia Plath in her poems enable her to explore their extreme subject matter?

Plath employs a variety of methods in her poetry which are sucessful in both creating tension and heightening the physical and mental pain which she describes. In her poem "Daddy", the repetitive &...
CH
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How do I talk about symbolism in my exam?

If you are analysing a text such as 'The Great Gatsby' or 'Jane Eyre', it might be useful in your essay to speak about symbols in either text. This can be done in a variety of ways, but it is better for you ...
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