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English Literature
A Level

How should I structure my essay answer?

How you structure your answer, in my opinion, will depend on how you like to write. There are several ways to structure an essay, and it might be worth you experimenting with a few before you settle on on...

NC
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"Poetry should transform a sense of loss into something positive." Discuss how far Duffy and Larkin's poetry agrees with this statement.

Introduction:Larkin and Duffy are often described as "gloomy poets" incapable of transforming a sense of loss into something positive. 'Talking in Bed' and 'Mean Time' explore the concept of los...

PG
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Examine the view that “‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ is not only the story of a desperate woman, but of a culture in the state of crisis”.

Indeed, Blanche DuBois is a woman in desperation. The initial monologue, ‘I, I, I took the blows’ conveys a gritty, realistic tone as Blanche has witnessed the death of those around her and now has nowher...

TD
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How do I remember all the critics when writing my A-level essays? There's so many to learn!

First of all, don't panic with critics. Not only are they usually not the highest weighted part of the mark scheme, but they are supposed to be included at A level in your answers to show...

CY
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‘In Dracula and Rebecca, Bram Stoker and du Maurier manipulate typical elements of Gothic femininity in order to construct women in a negative light.’ To what extent do you agree with this view?


The Gothic literary movement featured many socially integrated female stereotypes which reflect textually in its portrayal of females. In ‘The Madwoman in the Attic’- a textual critique of Victorian...

AL
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