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I would begin by reading and re-reading your texts at least two or three times before your exam, more if your revision timetable allows. Make notes and highlight key quotations and moments while doing thi...

Lear is presented as an unfit tyrannical ruler in the passage. The metaphor of himself as a dragon, "come not between the dragon and his wroth," illustrates a belief in himself as powerful and t...

Analysis of pre-modern (i.e. middle English) texts, though sharing some characteristics with that of modern texts, requires a specific approach. Firstly, a functional knowledge of context is invaluable, a...

Firstly, make sure you understand what is meant by the term ‘foreshadowing’. This occurs when the author gives the audience clues or hints about something that happens later in the text. In this case, we’...

In King Lear, Shakespeare uses many literary techniques such as metaphor to paint a picture of his characters' behaviours. These techniques often use nature such as dangerous animals or extreme weather to...