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How is the theme of death presented in Hamlet?

Hamlet - shows his cowardiceUses hyperbole to exaggerate and justify his actionsPolonius - His death presented as a nuisance; signifies social prejudices Gertrude - tragic hero Ophelia - result of her mad...

Answered by Grace R. • English Literature tutor

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“Most important to crime writing is the sense that there will be a resolution and the criminal punished” Explore the significance of resolution in 2 crime texts you have studied.

This is an example of a 25 mark AQA question. A typical answer would be around two to three pages long, and would thoroughly consider both sides of the argument, while continuing to present a sustained ju...

Answered by Maya B. • English Literature tutor

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Explore Shakespeare's presentation of blindness in King Lear. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors and ideas from your critical reading.

There is literal and metaphorical blindness omnipresent in this play. Shakespeare presents patriarchs clinging onto power in the characters of Lear and Gloucester; their desperation ultimately resulting i...

Answered by Constance E. • English Literature tutor

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Do I need to memorise quotations (critical or from the text studied).

Memorising quotations is not a requirement for any English Literature paper. Paraphrasing the quotation is often sufficient.
In terms of critical quotations, memorising can be difficult but useful. ...

Answered by Sueda O. • English Literature tutor

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“Those who betray Hamlet also betray themselves.” Explore Shakespeare’s presentation of betrayal in ‘Hamlet’.

“There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will”- Hamlet 5:2
A play renowned for its depictions of a world of deception and revenge, within ‘Hamlet’ Shakespeare artfully masters...

Answered by Reya M. • English Literature tutor

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