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English Literature
A Level

Examine Atwood's presentation of power dynamics in 'The Handmaid's Tale'

Atwood’s Gilead is undeniably an oppressive regime that employs a warped version of biblical moral instruction in order to propagate a perverse ideological structure. The most prevelant example of power d...

Answered by Isabelle S. English Literature tutor
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Literature often reflects destruction with little room for redemption. Compare and contrast two of the texts you have studied in light of this comment.

Ian McEwan and Tennessee Williams weave the theme destruction into the novels ‘Atonement’ and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by portraying the influence of class and wealth and the injustice it causes. The id...

Answered by Prashan B. English Literature tutor
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How to structure a discursive essay?

A discursive essay, like most essays, should begin with an introduction and end with a conclusion. You can either talk about a topic neutrally, showing both the pros and cons, or you can argue for or agai...

Answered by Larissa D. English Literature tutor
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How could I get more out of reading a poem?

Well, of course you will have been told about the various style devices of poetry, and what to look out for in studying a poem, but it is true that sometimes breaking a poem down into its component parts ...

Answered by Sophie B. English Literature tutor
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How important is it to mention literary devices in essays?

Extremely important! It may seem like a very basic thing to do, but a lot of students spend too much time mentioning how the literary piece makes the reader feel and what it conveys, without mentioning 

Answered by Macarena C. English Literature tutor
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