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How does Mary Shelley create a 'frame narrative' in her 1818 novel 'Frankenstein'?

In Shelley's 'Frankenstein', it should be initially established that the opening narrative is in epistolary form: that is to say that written letters form the first few chapters to give the sailor Robert ...

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To what extent can Othello be viewed as a tragic hero?

The key to answering this question successfully is the correct use of terminology as well as coherent analysis of the applicability to each of the five characteristics of a tragic hero- based on Aristotle...

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“McEwan suggests that Briony’s crime can easily be forgiven because she is a child.” To what extent do you agree with this view? Remember to include in your analysis relevant exploration of McEwan’s authorial methods.

Questions in paper two tend to have a more general focus on the over-all themes of the text. Since this paper focuses on the novel through the lens of crime writing, students must consistently touch base ...

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In Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks, what is the significance of the "birds" as a trope throughout the novel?

"Birdsong" and birds themselves are used as a central motif, throughout the novel. This is first highlighted by Stephen’s phobia of birds. The horror for Stephen of the flapping birds wings is d...

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‘Shakespeare presents surveillance and spying to be integral to a functioning court in Denmark.’ Explore the theme of surveillance and spying in 'Hamlet'. (45)

Intro- First thing to do in your introduction is alert the reader to what your line of argument (LOA) will be, and then how you will evidence this (AO1). Always make it clear what your ...

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