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How do I analyse Shakespeare’s language?

When analysing Shakespeare, don’t panic if you don’t understand every word; focus instead on the overall meaning of the text. Ask yourself: What is Shakespeare trying to achieve here? Has he written this pas...
KC
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In Thomas Hardy's 'Far from the Madding Crowd' is Bathsheba's autonomy in choosing a husband celebrated or chastised?

Thomas Hardy's 1875 work 'Far from the Madding Crowd' presents the reader with a critical dilemma. Does the independence of headstrong farmer Bathsheba Everdene extoll the virtues of dominant female sexualit...
JW
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How do I use Quotations and examples in my essays?

Quotations and examples are key to wrting a good essay. It is often the case that short quotations consiting of only a few words can be much more effective in suppporting your point than long quoations of ma...
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'Desdemona is a a powerless victim in Othello' to what extent do you agree?

INTRODUCTION: In Othello, ,Shakespeare keeps within the time and social constraints surronding women when creating the tragic victim, Desdemona. I agree with the statement as although one may argue that Desd...
YB
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How would you identify interesting motifs in a novel?

Motifs in a novel are recurring and/or significant images. The most interesting motifs in a novel will be closely linked to integral themes running throughout. For example, in Cormac McCarthy's The Road , th...
TM
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