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English Literature
A Level

How should I approach comparing poetry, prose and drama within one essay?

First of all, think about how each text handles the overall themes and ideas that you will be discussing, and how the texts might link with one another. From here, work out the basic argument you want to ...

EB
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“Both Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gastby’ and Joshua Ferris’ ‘Then We Came to the End’ act as criticisms of capitalism.’” Do you agree with the statement?

Furthermore, through their presentation of the divine ‘The Great Gatsby’and ‘Then We Came to the End’act as criticisms or capitalism. There is a clear correlation between the Western wor...

CH
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Discuss the following passage from Act 1 Scene 2, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and its dramatic effects.


This passage is taken from the early stages of the play. Laertes has just been given permission to travel to France whereas Hamlet, under the Kings orders, must remain in Denmark. Hamlet continues t...

BS
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What is more important, close reading or big ideas?

It's important to remember that we generally use close reading to facilitate wider discussion about texts, not as an 'end in itself', so it is important to have a combination of both in your essays. The e...

AM
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How to approach 35 mark essays: E.g. ‘To what extent is Hamlet’s indecision his great downfall?’

Whenever embarking on large essays, one must first assert a solid structure. The common notion of: Point, Quote, Explain, is a helpful system to follow. First, sketch a structure, including the number of ...

NW
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