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Explore the theme of desire in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'

Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire' is set in New Orleans in the 1940s during the Great Depression. The play demonstrates the great extent to which the protagonists will go in order to gratify ...

Answered by Elsie B. • English tutor

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Writers of fiction do not always relate events in chronological order. In at least two works you have studied, explore the effects of telling the story in a non-chronological manner.

Students should demonstrate deep knowledge of the two or three works that they have chosen to compare. They should also respond to the question in a thoughtful manner, recognising the implications of the ...

Answered by Alex R. • English tutor

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By close analysis of the extract, discuss how Williams explores gender roles. (p32 ‘Stanley (yelling): Sit down!...’ – p33 ‘...Blanche: 'DuBois.’)

The theme of alcohol is recurrent through ‘Streetcar’ to assist Williams in his presentation of complex gender roles. This motif becomes one which is associated with men, in particular Stanley as the alph...

Answered by Naomi J. • English tutor

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Give me an example of a literary device you can use to create suspense.

Short sentences.Dramatic imagery.Use of provocative language.

Answered by Lewis M. • English tutor

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How do I write an introduction for a 1200-1500 word essay?

An introduction should be about 200-300 words long. If your question includes a key term, for example, 'Explore how hopelessness is portrayed in "Streetcar Named Desire"', it is important to com...

Answered by Sophie T. • English tutor

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