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Explore the theme of loneliness in 'Of Mice and Men' in relation to George, Lennie, Candy and his dog.

The theme of loneliness runs throughout the novel, with each character demonstrating loneliness to varying levels. John Steinbeck has illustrated loneliness through the relationships between the main char...

Answered by Roisin K. English Literature tutor
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What does 'enjambment' mean?

Enjambment is a specific poetic technique where a line isn't end-stopped and continues on into the next (it can also occur from one stanza into the next). It often results in emphasis of the last word of ...

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How does Steinbeck use Crook's character in Of Mice and Men to highlight racial discrimination in America.

Crook lives in a barn seperate from the others. This physical seperation signifies the effect of racial discrimination in America - Crook is marginalised in society as a result of his race. His crooked ba...

Answered by Ella S. English Literature tutor
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Discuss two ways that JB Priestley creates a sense of foreshadowing in the first act of 'An Inspector Calls'.

In 'An Inspector Calls', JB Priestley uses many literary techniques to create a tense atmosphere that foreshadows the events that occur later in the play. Firstly, Priestley uses the technique of dramatic...

Answered by Ciara R. English Literature tutor
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How would I analyse an unseen poem in an exam?

  1. What is the poem actually about? - what is the subject/content? - first impressions/surface-level ideas - then second thoughts/ is there a subtext? Is the poem what you initially thought it was abou...
Answered by Emily G. English Literature tutor
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