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English Literature
A Level

'Othello is more about the absurdity of jealousy than its destructive power.' To what extent do you agree with this view?

Explore and explain key phrases in the question (i.e. the absurd versus the destructive regarding jealousy)Apply these themes to relevant aspects of the play (nobility, hubris, stoicism, emotion, etc)Use ...

Answered by Harry H. English Literature tutor
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How should I structure a comparative essay on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Margaret Attwood's The Handmaid's Tale?

There are a variety of approaches to structuring a strong comparative essay between two novels. However, while some people suggest writing about one novel and then the other, I would strongly advise compa...

Answered by Emily P. English Literature tutor
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Do you agree that Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 'defines and redefines its subject in each quatrain and this subject becomes increasingly concrete, attractive and vulnerable’.

Given the length of the quotation, I would like to separate my answer into two parts. Firstly, the issue of defining and redefining the sonnet's subject, and secondly how compatible the terms 'concrete, a...

Answered by Annabel S. English Literature tutor
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How do I begin to answer a question on a piece of 'unseen' poetry or prose?

Don't be daunted. Unseen questions are there to test your close-reading rather than memory skills. This can be scary but it is also reassuring as you have everything you need in front of you to answer the...

Answered by Kim B. English Literature tutor
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How do I plan an answer to a close reading question in my exam?

The first thing I tell students is when presented with a question, take time to plan. Do not start writing immediately - most of what you will produce won’t be much good. In a lesson, I provide students w...

Answered by Peter C. English Literature tutor
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