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English Literature
A Level

'Time can be cruel and compassionate; it can give as well as take away.' In light of this quote, explore Larkin and Duffy's presentation of time.

Larkin and Duffy present time as something that certainly ‘gives’ and ‘takes away’, but the question of cruelty and compassion involves a notion of intention on the part of time. While time is inanimate, ...

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How do I analyse a poem?

Firstly, select a quotation that either has imagery (e.g. a description of flowers), interesting punctuation (e.g. a pause in the middle of a line), symbolism

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How would I plan the essay 'Explore Shakespeare's presentation of death in Hamlet'?

When you plan an English Literature essay, you should always start by finding evidence. Go back to the play and find everything that could connect to the theme of death -- make sure that the quotes you ch...

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What is critical theory?

Critical theory covers a broad spectrum of political and cultural movements – from Marxism and Feminism, to Eco-Criticism – that are primarily concerned with getting people to re-evaluate their assumption...

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How does Williams portray the themes of masculinity and femininity in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’?

The themes of masculinity and femininity can be seen to clash and conflict in William’s contemporary play ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. The character of Stanley is presented as the alpha male of th...

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