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English Literature
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How do I analyse punctuation and sentence structure in a poem?

First of all, my advice would be to come to punctuation last. Poets use punctuation to shape the flow of the text, so coming to it too soon won't actually provide much insight into the poet's intentions. ...

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Answered by Eben G. English Literature tutor
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Examine use of time and setting in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'

In her novel 'Frankenstein', Shelly uses time and setting to foreshadow danger and doom for Victor, especially in relation to Robert Walton.
Shelley's opening setting of Walton's ship sets a tone of ...

Answered by Jennifer M. English Literature tutor
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How does Priestley explore the importance of social class in ‘An Inspector Calls’? Write about: • some ideas about social class in the play • how Priestley presents the importance of social class.

Priestly explores the importance of social class by highlighting that it is not realistic to abdicate from a sense of communal responsibility when such a vast number of the population is going through suc...

Answered by Dilara D. English Literature tutor
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The theme of loss is central to both Heaney’s “Death of a Naturalist” and Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner”. Do you agree?

Although at first glance, ‘The Kite Runner’, published in 2003, and Heaney’s collection of poems published in 1966 entitled ‘Death of a Naturalist’ seem to be from two entirely different realms of literat...

Answered by Christina D. English Literature tutor
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How does Shakespeare present the theme of guilt in Macbeth?

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In 'Macbeth', one of the ways in which guilt is presented is through the reoccurring image of blood. In Act 2 Scene 2, the blood on Macbeth’s hands after hi...

Answered by Sarah-Jane T. English Literature tutor
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