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English Literature
A Level

What is meant by the Oedipus Complex in Hamlet?

The Oedipus Complex is a Freudian idea (which comes from the psychologist Sigmund Freud). It poses that a young boy holds an unconscious sexual desire towards his mother, and this comes to manifest in dif...

KH
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“A chip off the old block.” By considering Shakespeare’s dramatic presentation of Cordelia in King Lear, evaluate this view.

Cordelia is irrevocably loyal to her father, whereas Lear is quick to dismiss Cordelia as his daughter and banish her to France. For example, Cordelia’s response to the love test: “I shall never marry lik...

SM
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How would I tackle questions regarding the depiction of education in Alan Bennet's play The History Boys?

Remember to always structure your essay as Point Evidence Explain.For example:(Point:)In The History Boys, the playwright Alan Bennet uses the characters of Hector, Irwin and the Headmaster to portray jux...

NP
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Discuss reactions to transgressions in two texts

Revelations of disobedience and transgression establish a difference between the central male characters in Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' and John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'; whereas Helmer is only willin...

BB
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How does Shakespeare present the relationship between Othello and Iago?

In his play 'Othello', Shakespeare portrays the relationship between the eponymous Othello and the Machiavellian Iago in a dramatic and compelling way. His subtle, yet powerful use of language, as well as...

CG
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