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"Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don’t belong no place. . . " How true is this statement with regards to the relationships presented in Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men'

A question with a good degree of scope to discuss the dependent, almost symbiotic relationship between Lenny and George. The environment is one which perpetuates lonliness - the Great Depression, a foc...

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Answered by Freya M. English tutor
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How can you effectively talk about language and form in an essay?

One of the hardest but most important things to get to grips with when writing an essay is to be able to talk about language and form. It is important to talk about some aspect of this at least once in or...

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Answered by Ben B. English tutor
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What is a good way of analysing and interpreting a passage presented at an HL English Oral Exam?

What I like to do first is to read the passage and then go line for line and interpret what the author is trying to convey. First comment on the language and then on the deeper content. This can be esp...

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Answered by Esmeralda L. English tutor
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How should I begin to analyse poetry or prose?

Many students simply get stuck on the starting blocks and after a little guidance can fly with their analysis. I can recommend excellent reading not on the syllabus, titles such as the p...

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Answered by Richard A. English tutor
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How do I tackle an unseen poetry question?

When it comes to unseen poetry there are many ways to approach the analysis. To begin with it is always best to read it, not once but twice, making sure to underline/note themes, imagery, sym...

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Answered by Nishad R. English tutor
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