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Write a Commentary on Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy (Paper 1)

http://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poetry/poems/valentine The poem “Valentine” by Carol Ann Duffy dismisses the archetypal and materialistic notions surrounding love and romance and instead explores a m...
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Explore how far Shelley presents the monster as an evil character. “The monster saw my determination in my face, and gnashed his teeth in the impotence of anger.”

We might like to consider what it means to be an evil character. One way Victor presents the monster as evil is to paint him as savage, incapable of compassion and ruled by his emotions, not his reason.1. Mo...
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What are the main literary devices and what effect do they have?

There are various literary devices a writer can use in their work. These are usually used to improve the quality of a description and to achieve desired effects. Keep an eye out for writers using these in th...
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In an Inspector calls, how does Eva smith represent the society of the time?

Eva smith, represents not only responsibility but forces the Birling family to feel and accept their guilt. She is the symbol of the working class within a capitalist society; 'smith' being a common surname ...
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How does Alice Walker depict oppression in her novel 'The Color Purple'

Throughout history, the roles of men and women have been shaped by the community where they have found themselves living. Traditionally, women are considered to be fragile and dependent whilst men have alway...
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