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How is the theme of ambition presented in Shakespeare's Macbeth?

one example paragraph:The theme of ambition is presented as the direct cause of madness, This was ironically done by Shakespeare because Macbeth's hamartia is the ambition of power, and this is shown as the ...
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How does Shakespeare present the character of 'Edmund' in King Lear?

Example paragraph in essay:One of the ways in which Edmund is presented in King Lear is as a product of a failing class system in the play. Upon his first soliloquy, Edmund is calling out to the God's and qu...
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How to approach a GCSE English Literature essay. Example question: ‘How is Prospero’s sense of justice presented in Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’?

Firstly, you must read the question carefully and thoroughly. Highlight all the key terms. It doesn’t matter how brilliant your essay is- if it doesn’t directly answer the question in front of you, you will ...
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Which formula should be used to write an essay

No formula should be used for essay writing. Some people like to use the PEE technique, point, example, evidence, and that does work for some people but in order to gain the top marks, your writing must rema...
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"I don't know how to go about analysing an unseen extract in an exam. Where do I start?"

The key thing to remember when you're analysing unseen extracts is to remember your LSF: Language, Structure, Form. Before your exam I'd recommend you revising all the key devices which are used throughout l...
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