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The key to Shakespeare's work is understanding them. Grasping their meaning and understanding the language. Once you have that, you can begin to analyse any Shakespearean text. The meaning behind the t...

It's important to identify the general themes in the texts you are studying. Once you've pulled out the themes, then begin to look for quotes that back up that theme, relate to the theme. Don't rehears...

'Compare and contrast' is the opening to a great many literature questions, from GCSE right through to degree. At A level you'll be expected to not only discern the difference but demonstrate you have ...

 At A Level, essay structure is mostly about clarity and coherence. You need to open with an introduction (even if it’s only two sentences) and close with a conclusion (more on that later). You’re not ...

Firstly, it is important to remember that everyone has difficulties interpreting poetry, and that postmodern poetry especially often holds an elusive, if not non-existent, meaning. The postmoderns love...