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English Literature
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What should I focus on specifically when analysing a play or dramatic text?

It is important to remember that any play or dramatic text will have 'non-physical' or 'literary' aspects that refer to the literature as something to be read by a reader, as well as 'physical' aspects wh...

Answered by Lucy S. English Literature tutor
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But the Christianity in the Handmaid's Tale isn't like the Christianity we have here though

You're right. It's a dystopian novel which means the religion described in the book is different to the religion that you have at home. However, Atwood uses many biblical references throughout the book, s...

Answered by Victoria T. English Literature tutor
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How should I structure a comparative essay?

There are two main ways in which this can be done.The first is to write about the texts one after the other, analyse one in full in relation to the question focus (e.g. war), and then move onto the other....

Answered by Tutor117948 D. English Literature tutor
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How is ‘The Cage at Cranford’ by Elizabeth Gaskell Representative of a Victorian Literary Work?

This question is asking for you to engage with the history of Gaskell’s writing as well as with the given text itself. Incorporating knowledge of other texts that may have influenced Gaskell in her writin...

Answered by Anastasia M. English Literature tutor
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How does Mary Shelley present the birth of the Creature in Frankenstein?

 To answer this question, you need to have a close textual analysis of chapter 5, using short quotes and unpacking the language and techniques used by Shelley:      'The use of pathetic fallacy at the beg...

Answered by Emma P. English Literature tutor
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