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How does George Orwell make his vision disturbing in 1984?

George Orwell's vision of a dystopian world is most disturbing not because of its absurdity but because of the parallels it draws with our own society. By creating a world which features many 'uncanny' fe...

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In 'An Inspector Calls', how far does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unlikeable character?

Priestly's opening stage directions already condemn Mrs Birling as "a rather cold woman". At the same time, however, Priestly continually describes her as "his [Mr Birling's] wife" in ...

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What is the difference between a symbol and a motif?

A symbol is often an object that is described in a text which has a deeper meaning than what it may seem at surface level. It appears singularly or few times throughout a novel or play, for example, flyin...

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How does George Orwell use the character of Squealer to explore the ideas of language and corruption in Animal Farm?

In George Orwell's dystopian novella "Animal Farm" (1946), Squealer is a character that repeatedly abuses language to manipulate the other animals in order to justify Napoleon's action. This is ...

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How does Priestley explore responsibility in 'An Inspector Calls'?

Priestley believed that in a rapidly developing capitalist world, issues of social responsibility were of increasing importance. He explores this message in his play, 'An Inspector Calls' through a carefu...

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