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English Literature
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Williams and Webster present societies in which ‘Black deeds must be cured by death’. In what ways could you apply this statement about sin and justice to your study of ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’?.

In both Williams and Webster’s plays, the imposition of “black deeds” upon the women protagonists result in their demise, yet they are victims, not perpetrators of evil. However, in “Malfi” there is a str...

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Analyse Attwood's presentation of the character Offred in 'A Handmaid's Tale'

This question requires students to delve into the intricacies of the character of Offred whilst, at the same time, relating their statements back to the wider social and literary context of the novel and ...

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How do I plan an essay?

Example question: How has Arthur Miller made The Requiem a poignant ending to the play?Start by reading the question carefully. In this question, a key word is ‘how’: this question is asking you to explai...

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How do I approach an unseen passage question?

Many A level Literature papers will feature unseen passage questions. These are extracts from a novel, or a play, in the genre you are studying, such as tragedy. I have 5 steps to make approaching these d...

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Discuss Christina Rossetti's presentation of love in her poem 'A Triad'.

Rossetti explores the effects that love has on Victorian women in 'A Triad' through her presentation of 'Three' distinct women. Although described as individuals, these three can also be seen as symbolic ...

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