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Explore the significance of Elizabeth's speech and thought in Frankenstein.

Elizabeth is introduced within the novel as a “pretty present”, which in itself is objectifying her through the use of the concrete noun known for its possessive aspects. Due to this, Victor describes how...

Answered by Katherine N. English tutor
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‘The first fifty pages of 'Brighton Rock' are all that remain of that detective story.’ To what extent do you agree with this view of the novel?

Writing a thesis statement is the easiest way of ensuring that your essay is structured well, that it is focused, and will reassure the examiner that you know what you're doing. It should, crucially, ...

Answered by Emma S. English tutor
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Explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of knowledge and/ or knowing in Hamlet. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors and ideas from your critical reading.

Shakespeare treats knowledge as a superficial and frail concept that, despite humanity’s innate desire to acquire it, is the cause of self-damnation and destruction.  This can be seen in Shakespeare’s pre...

Answered by Meg R. English tutor
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Explore the significance of character's attitudes towards humanity in Frankenstein.

    In the extract, the Creature contemplates on the DeLacey family and reveals much about his attitudes towards humanity. Shelley writes that the Creature “saw no reason for their unhappiness” but that h...

Answered by Katherine N. English tutor
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The work of American writers Ralph Ellison, Sylvia Plath, and Anne Sexton is often described as 'confessional' writing. How do these texts complicate the idea of confession?

In his essay ‘The World and the Jug’, Ralph Ellison asserts, ‘being a Negro American involves a willed (who wills to be a Negro? I do!) affirmation of self against all outside pressure.’ This resistance s...

Answered by Ellie M. English tutor
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