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How is the human body used in Wilfred Owen's poem 'Mental Cases'?

The human body is broken down in 'Mental Cases' and is detached from the soldiers. Owen dehumanises the men, to better establish how the horror of the First World War is impacting them. He compares them t...

Answered by Callum W. English tutor
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Do cowardice and paralysis dominate Hamlet's character in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' ?

On the one hand, Shakespeare's characterisation of Hamlet is seen to be one of paralysis, and possessing a fragility and inability to express his feelings and thoughts, thus rendering him unsuitable to fu...

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Discuss the following passage from act 5 scene 1, exploring Shakespeare's use of language and dramatic effect

The first thing to do when approaching an extract question is to ascertain exactly where this scene lies in the overall play. This will give you a fundamental groundwork for understanding the extract gene...

Answered by Amy L. English tutor
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How should I use literary critics in my essays?

This is a very common question. Using literary critics is a great way to demonstrate any extra reading you have done and to show that you can engage with complex theories. When using a quote from a critic...

Answered by Isabel S. English tutor
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discuss the theme of madness in Twelfth Night

The theme of madness certainly permeates the play, especially due to the play’s enduring celebration of the carnivalesque, epitomised by Feste’s assertion that ‘nothing is so is so’ as the traditional heg...

Answered by Georgia C. English tutor
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