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In Of Mice and Men, how does Steinbeck make the way Crooks is treated so disturbing?

Steinbeck makes the way Crooks is treated so disturbing through showing his interaction with Lennie and his desire to join Lennie and George's venture on their own farm in the future. Crooks initially ref...

Answered by Sophie Q. English Literature tutor
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How do I comment on Williams use of staging in an essay on A Streetcar Named Desire?

Firstly, I would advise a student to remember that Streetcar is a play, not a novel therefore the audience won’t see Williams’ highly detailed stage directions. As Streetcar is a play it is essential to b...

Answered by Ann-Marie S. English Literature tutor
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What is the context for the presentation of service in The Tempest?

A key context for the presentation of service in The Tempest is that of Elizabethan/Jacobean colonialism. Explorations of the New World had received fresh impetus in the period during which Shakespeare wo...

Answered by Will T. English Literature tutor
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How do I approach a closed reading poetry exam and what is the best way to structure my essay?

Although approaching an unseen poem in an exam can be quite scary, with practice and planning this part to the exam can be fun and easy. Firstly, read and reread the poem and take each part of the poem se...

Answered by Bardha L. English Literature tutor
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How should I approach the unseen poem question in the exam?

Start by reading the poem carefully to yourself at least three times. It can be helpful to try to sum up what the poem is about in a simple sentence for yourself, to make sure you’re clear on this – e.g. ...

Answered by Tabitha H. English Literature tutor
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