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"Shakespeare's 'Othello' is inevitably and inescapably racist and could not be otherwise." (Emma Smith) Discuss the presentation of race in the play in light of this quote.
Over the last 400 years, literary critics and actors have argued over the racial origins of Shakespeare’s Othello . Many believe the play to be, as Emma Smith confirms, ‘inevitably and inescapably racist’, a...
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How should I go about answering a broad thematic question for a novel? For example, why is religion a significant theme in The Handmaid's Tale?
For this example, I will be using The Handmaid's Tale as an exemplar novel, as it is a text studied widely at A-Level. For such a broad question regarding one of the novel's most prevalent themes, it is impo...
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Compare how authors present the idea that men typically dominate relationships. (The Great Gatsby: F. Scott Fitzgerald - A song (Absent from Thee): John Wilmot - La Bella Dame sans Merci (John Keats)
It does seem, from the relationship between that of Tom and Myrtle, that men are the dominant characters within the relationship. After all, it is clear that Tom uses Myrtle purely as a tool to boost his ego...
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'No more evasion'. Discuss the ways Shakespeare addresses the issue of evasion in Measure for Measure.
Perhaps the most conspicuous example of such circumvention in Measure for Measure is the Duke's attempt to avoid his responsibilities as a leader. Despite the order for 'No more evasion' originating from Vin...
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How should I structure my answer to a purposive writing question? (e.g. writing a speech, letter or article)
The most important thing to remember is that this type of question is testing your ability to write a clear and organised piece. Naturally, it is important to write in the correct form (framing your letter f...
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