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English Literature
A Level

To what extent do you agree with the view that Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a total condemnation of transgression?

The novel was proclaimed to be a 'cautionary tale' against Enlightenment desires for knowledge, including the scientific pursuit of new technologies. Frankenstein's scientific endeavours transgress the bo...

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Would you agree with Malcolm that the character of Macbeth is best described as a 'butcher'?

To regard Macbeth as a ‘butcher’ is far too restrictive a term for the complexity Shakespeare intended for his character. A ‘butcher’ is someone who kills in excess without remorse or proper reason, where...

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How to prepare for a closed-book exam

The idea of a closed-book exam can be pretty daunting, but not having a text to rely on doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t get the same quality out of an essay if you were to have the book right in front ...

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How to I apply Marxism to literature?

A Marxist critics' concern with a literary text, will be to examine the narrative and character's ways of getting and keeping economic power is the motive behind all social and political activities, inclu...

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How do I apply Psychoanalysis to literature?

A Psychoanalytic reading aims to better understand the inner workings of human behaviour by conceptualising meaning from everyday human experiences such as anxieties, trauma, sexuality, repression of the ...

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