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How can texts be interpreted differently at different historical times?

In the same way the context in which a text is written influences the author's final product, the historical period in which that text is interpreted greatly shifts our perception of its themes and messag...

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What is a volta?

A volta is the "turning point" in a poem, a moment of dramatic shift in tone or theme of the poem. In a Shakespearean sonnet, it can be found anywhere in the second half of the poem, usually wit...

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How do I write a top scoring essay?

There are 5 key criteria in the marking scheme for you to pay attention to but the first and most important step is to get into the literature. You need to demonstrate thorough reading and genuine interes...

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There are a number of correspondences in the form of letters between key characters in Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice. Discuss the importance of these letters in relation to the development of plot and character.

The overarching plot of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ is defined by the constantly fluctuating relationships between characters. Such rapid changes often require the author to substitute character depth in favour...

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How does Samuel Beckett portray the meaninglessness of life through the use of repetition in Waiting For Godot?

In Waiting for Godot, Beckett conveys the meaninglessness of life by undermining meaning generated in communication, through repetition. In Waiting for Godot the repetition of words does not achieve asse...

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