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How do I analyse a poem?

When analysing poetry there are many key aspects to look at in order to create depth within your analysis. Firstly start with reading the poem aloud, noticing the way the pace of...

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Answered by Georgia W. English tutor
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Iqbal Khan’s production of Othello (2015) breaks with tradition in casting both Othello and Iago as black men - in what way does this shift the emphasis of the play?

Often dubbed a 'race play', Shakespeare's 'Othello' usually pits the jealousy of a white man against the success of a Moor, illustrating the destructive consequences of racial intollerance. Khan's casting...

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Answered by Michael M. English tutor
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Examine the view that language is the main tool of oppression in The Handmaid's Tale.

It could be argued that language is the main tool of oppression in The Handmaid's Tale because in restricting language, Gilead succeeds in reducing individual identity. Atwood utilises neologisms such as ...

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Answered by Jessica W. English tutor
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How important is the narrative role of Nick in F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby?

Nick’s participation in The Great Gatsby is mostly that of a spectator and occasional prompter in revealing information to the reader. In this sense, he is of no importance to the plot or to the ...

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Answered by Sasha B. English tutor
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How are contrasts presented in Romeo and Juliet?

Contrasts and antithesis are extremely prevalent in Romeo and Juliet; the entire basis of the play is lovers from two different houses, which goes against their societies norms, and ultimately pay the ult...

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Answered by Poppy C. English tutor
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