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How does E. E. Cummings present a critique of jingoism in his poem '"next to of course god america i'?

In '"next to of course god america i', E. E. Cummings presents a critique of empty rhetoric, specifically jingoistic rhetoric (evidenced by Cummings play on the phrase "by jingo"). All but the...
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Examine the view that 'Love is presented as destructive'. Compare and contrast using two texts.

Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' v. Pre 1900 poetry THREAD-- Love IS presented as destructive due to character and social development. Introduction Use this to introduce the texts you are going to write about...
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'In 'Hamlet', Shakespeare uses comedy to make serious points.' Discuss.

Although 'Hamlet' is generally regarded as a revenge tragedy, Shakespeare integrates comic elements throughout, to make serious points. His character of Polonius serves a notably comic function as well as, a...
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How should I successfully engage with literary criticism to gain higher marks in my A Level responses?

Many exam boards require the use of literary criticism in order to colour, shape and add direction to A Level responses. Higher scoring essays demonstrate an engagement as well as recognition of these second...
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How should I prepare for answering close reading questions on passages from Shakespeare?

While the more archaic language of quotations from Shakespeare may seem intimidating, there’s no need to panic. As with all close reading questions, it’s important to begin your approach to the passage by ma...
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