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English Literature
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Is the breakdown of individual identity presented as an inevitable outcome in Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale?

In March 1860, the English philosopher John Stuart Mill stood up in the House of Commons and lambasted the Government, calling them ‘dys-topians’ with their ‘too bad’ vision for Ireland’s future (Mill, 20...

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In what ways is Hamlet a product of the Renaissance?

One of the most prominent examples Hamlet displays of Renaissance traits is his procrastinating nature. Despite the quest he has been given to kill Claudius, he delays the task and resorts to nihilistic s...

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How far does Priestly present Sheila Birling as a naive character?

The character of Sheila Birling changes and grow throughout the play. She begins as a very sheltered young woman in a well off family. This is exemplified in the initial stage directions where Preistly de...

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How do I know which quotes to learn?

When revising for English Literature exams, it is crucial that you judiciously select the quotes that will get you the most mileage in an exam. Make a bank of 10-20 quotes for each text you study that you...

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Compare and contrast the ways in which Bronte and McEwan present the journey from childhood to adulthood through their protagonists in Jane Eyre and Atonement.

Both writers use the openings of their narratives to foreshadow the struggle that their protagonist will have to endure during their journey from youth to maturity. Bronte’s narrative decision to use symb...

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