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In '"next to of course god america i', E. E. Cummings presents a critique of empty rhetoric, specifically jingoistic rhetoric (evidenced by Cummings play on the phrase "by jingo"). All but ...

Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' v. Pre 1900 poetry THREAD-- Love IS presented as destructive due to character and social development. Introduction Use this to introduce th...

Although 'Hamlet' is generally regarded as a revenge tragedy, Shakespeare integrates comic elements throughout, to make serious points. His character of Polonius serves a notably comic function as well as...

Many exam boards require the use of literary criticism in order to colour, shape and add direction to A Level responses. Higher scoring essays demonstrate an engagement as well as recognition of these sec...

While the more archaic language of quotations from Shakespeare may seem intimidating, there’s no need to panic. As with all close reading questions, it’s important to begin your approach to the passage by...