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English Literature
A Level

Discuss the us of colour in Angela Carter's 'The snow child'

Angela Carter uses juxtaposition in her discription of colour such as 'black, shining boots' and 'white'. The contrast of colours foreshadows the tragic and violent ending of the story while also commenti...

Answered by Annie G. English Literature tutor
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What are the key themes in Shakespeare's The Tempest?

The Tempest is technically a traditional comedy with the ending being the unification of Ferdinand and Miranda. From this we must assume that love is a key theme but the narrative arc of Prospero would al...

Answered by James G. English Literature tutor
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How do I write an introduction?

It is crucial to remember that the introduction will be the first thing that the examiner will read. Therefore it is important for it to be well written and gripping. For the top end of the marks you may ...

Answered by Lauren R. English Literature tutor
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What is Iago's motivation in Othello?

That is such a good question, because there are so many ways to answer it! Iago is a classic example of the 'Machiavellian' villain, something found all the time in works from Shakespeare's era. So, there...

Answered by Abigail S. English Literature tutor
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How do I prepare for a closed-book exam?

First of all, make sure you’ve read the book! Preferably at least twice as this will help you gain a better understanding of the plot, style, themes, and tone. Depending on how you learn it may also be ve...

Answered by Izzy S. English Literature tutor
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