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“Defiantly comic.” Consider this view of Chaucer’s presentation of his Wife of Bath.

An empirical form of Chaucer’s Wife of Bath, even today, would function as the antithesis of a typical woman. Therefore, to consider the patriarchal context which Chaucer would have seen around him as he cre...
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What does Shakespeare tell us about the Stuart attitude towards witchcraft?

In this question, we're looking for context, language, character, and imagery. Context: James 1st, wrote daemonologie, burning of witches, suspicious- role of religion Language: Fair is foul and foul is fair...
EJ
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How do I break up my time during the paper 1 exam?

So in the paper 1 for English Lit you’ve got 1hr 45 and two questions which are equally weighted. You want to divide your time equally between them – and you want to plan! So lets say you’ve got 50 minutes f...
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What are some key features to look for when analysing a poem?

Some key features to look for when anaylsing a poem: Title - What does it say about the poem's subject, genre and tone? Reapproach the title after reading the poem - did it change? Physical structure - How d...
KL
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How should I write an essay introduction, and is a conclusion just the same thing?

For IB English Literature, and indeed for all essay-based subjects at this level, an introduction is vital, as it sets out your aims and interests to the examiner while also providing insight into your metho...
BS
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