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English Literature
A Level

How do I write a focused essay on Hamlet?

The task of writing an essay on such well-trodden territory as Shakespeare's Hamlet is certainly a daunting one, and achieving a degree of originality is key to getting top marks.

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Answered by Katy M. English Literature tutor
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How do you approach feminism and femininity in an essay on Shakespeare’s 'King Lear?' (OCR marking criteria)

Assessment objectivesAO1: ArgumentPoints that you could mention in your essay could include:- A land divided between 2 daughters- The sexist way in which Lear speaks of Goneril- Th...

Answered by Hannah M. English Literature tutor
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What's the best way to memorise quotes for a closed-book exam?

Learning quotes for a closed-book exam can seem like a very daunting task, especially when you've studied a text in detail for an entire year. But it is an essential task as examiners are looking for g...

Answered by Eleanor C. English Literature tutor
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What is a Bildungsroman?

The term Bildungsroman is used to describe a genre of fiction which describes the protagonist's formative years, the process of growing up and/or their spiritual development. These novels often focus o...

Answered by Bethany C. English Literature tutor
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What do you mean by the Gothic?

Good question! The Gothic has, historically, meant all sorts of things - originally meaning just 'to do with the Goths' (a Germanic tribe), it has been associated with a style of pseudo-medieval archit...

Answered by Dominic H. English Literature tutor
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