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When writing an essay, how would you best prepare an outline?

For the purposes of detailing how to best prepare an essay outline, I will be using the question "Discuss the theme of 'ghosts' in John Donne's poetry" as an example. Once you have chosen your q...

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Answered by Blandine H. English tutor
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How is the human body used in Wilfred Owen's poem 'Mental Cases'?

The human body is broken down in 'Mental Cases' and is detached from the soldiers. Owen dehumanises the men, to better establish how the horror of the First World War is impacting them. He compares them t...

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Answered by Callum W. English tutor
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How does Orwell use juxtaposition throughout 1984, and what effect does this have on the reader?

The primary use of juxtaposition in 1984 is the near-constant juxtaposition of truth and reality, versus deception and lies, especially through wordplay and appearances. The Ministry of Love's violent tor...

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Answered by Sian R. English tutor
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Do cowardice and paralysis dominate Hamlet's character in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' ?

On the one hand, Shakespeare's characterisation of Hamlet is seen to be one of paralysis, and possessing a fragility and inability to express his feelings and thoughts, thus rendering him unsuitable to fu...

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Answered by Nathalie B. English tutor
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How do I ensure my conclusion wraps up my essay well?

Conclusions can be critical to your overall mark and should never be rushed! The main aim of a conclusion is to bring together everything you have written to come to a judgement. Examiners love originalit...

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Answered by Georgina T. English tutor
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