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English Literature
A Level

What is "Point-Evidence-Explanation (PEE)"?

"Point-Evidence-Explanation" is the basic structure that all good essay answers should follow. First you have the POINT, the argument that you want to make about a particular book, character, pa...

Answered by Veer S. English Literature tutor
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"Love lies sourly at the heart of the play". How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of 'Hamlet'?

Hamlet himself is the victim to his love for his father as it his love and sense of duty that drives the whole play, because his grief and subsequent revenge are the catalysts of the tragic events of the ...

Answered by Phoebe A. English Literature tutor
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How should I approach analysing an unseen poem in an exam?

Having to write a whole essay on a poem you've never seen before can seem daunting, particularly as you only have five to ten minutes to read and understand it as well as planning your answer. However, th...

Answered by Emma C. English Literature tutor
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When I write comparative essays, I have the tendency to talk about one text more than the other which restricts my marks. What can I do to make sure I address both texts equally and make a strong comparison?

When writing a comparative essay, it can be tempting to favour the less challenging of the texts and try and discard the one that we have less to say about. This is an easy mistake to make but for most ex...

Answered by Francesca D. English Literature tutor
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When should I use other scholars' literary criticism in my essays and how should I go about it?

It is essential to explore the ideas and opinions of others in addition to your own when analysing texts. Regardless of intended audience, the vast majority of literature you come across will have been re...

Answered by James W. English Literature tutor
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