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Iqbal Khan’s production of Othello (2015) breaks with tradition in casting both Othello and Iago as black men - in what way does this shift the emphasis of the play?

Often dubbed a 'race play', Shakespeare's 'Othello' usually pits the jealousy of a white man against the success of a Moor, illustrating the destructive consequences of racial intollerance. Khan's casting de...
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Examine the view that language is the main tool of oppression in The Handmaid's Tale.

It could be argued that language is the main tool of oppression in The Handmaid's Tale because in restricting language, Gilead succeeds in reducing individual identity. Atwood utilises neologisms such as &qu...
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How important is the narrative role of Nick in F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby?

Nick’s participation in The Great Gatsby is mostly that of a spectator and occasional prompter in revealing information to the reader. In this sense, he is of no importance to the plot or to the reader, as h...
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How are contrasts presented in Romeo and Juliet?

Contrasts and antithesis are extremely prevalent in Romeo and Juliet; the entire basis of the play is lovers from two different houses, which goes against their societies norms, and ultimately pay the ultima...
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Where do I start with an essay plan?

Begin with deciding your exact line of argument, and write it at the top of your page - this will be the basis for your introduction, and will then be present throughout the essay. You should then consider t...
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