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How does Shakespeare present Iago in Othello?

It is worth noting that this question can be argued in various ways, and as long as you give evidence for your answer you will be given credit in an exam. Shakespeare presents Iago as a 'malcontent', a ch...

Answered by Thomas C. English Literature tutor
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'First impressions are very significant in Pride and Prejudice.' How far do you agree with this view?

Austen's original title for Pride and Prejudice was 'First Impressions', so clearly these are a key theme in the novel. One way of creating an argument to answer this question would be to examine the two ...

Answered by Isabel H. English Literature tutor
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How do I analyse an unseen poem or passage?

Firstly, read through the poem or passage without writing anything down, and try and identify the main themes of the piece, particularly the ones relevant to the question if the question has referenced th...

Answered by Pranathi Y. English Literature tutor
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How should I write a paragraph which compares two pieces of poetry?

A paragraph comparatively analysing two pieces of poetry should be based around a feature which the poems share, or by which they might be contrasted. This might be a theme or attitude, or a more technica...

Answered by Jacob B. English Literature tutor
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I'm struggling with how to write an essay in an exam under pressure. Can you help?

In an exam, your time is very limited. You don't have time to make extremely sophisticated points or go off on a ramble. The most important thing is to identify which essay question you want to answer. In...

Answered by Amy C. English Literature tutor
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