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Close readings are an essential part of the study of English Literature. They form the basis of a lot of essay writing, exams and coursework and become particularly important if you’re thinking of studyin...

Gatsby's green light is symbolic of his dream. This usually is tied with attaining Daisy, but can also be traced back to the green trees we see at the end of the book, which also shows how his dream is ti...

Punctuation helps to establish rhythm in poetry. Its absence is often more important than its presence. A poet can use it to create a smooth flow of words or a jarring effect (e.g. using enjambment). This...

Imagery is used to create a picture in somebody’s mind and make an idea more vivid. It tends to be aided by figurative language, because when we just use plain or literal language it might not be powerful...

While in Victor's eyes the creature is most certainly a monster, describing him frequently as 'fiend' and immediately fleeing the scene once the creature is brought to life in disgust: 'how can I describe...