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How does Charlotte Bronte present Jane Eyre as a strong female character?

Jane's strong character is best seen in the context of her gender as she shows traits that trangress and push the boundaries of those expected of Victorian women. She is fiercely independent and she is fe...

Answered by Amber V. English Literature tutor
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I don't know how to select quotes from the book to use in an essay/exam

Rather than aimlessly searching through a novel looking for a quote, it is far easier to have a bank of quotes that you know well and can analyse, which can be applied to a variety of questions. To make s...

Answered by Aisling D. English Literature tutor
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How should I structure a GCSE style English Literature essay?

As with any essay, you should start with an introduction that directly addresses and answers the given question, and outlines in brief the points your essay will explore. A little background knowledge her...

Answered by Jonah C. English Literature tutor
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How do you analyse a quote?

First, pick a quote! It should not be too long, half a sentence is often a good length. Read your quote out loud and take notice of any pauses you take, how fast you read it, and any words that seem to st...

Answered by Eleanor C. English Literature tutor
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How should you structure an essay at GCSE?

Whether you write it at the beginning or end of the exam, a strong and concise introduction is essential for your essay. This should be followed by 3-5 paragraphs, each ideally following the PEEL structur...

Answered by Sophie P. English Literature tutor
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