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Compare and contrast the following two poems

Stages when confronted with this question: 1. Read both poems multiple times (at least 3 times each) 2. Use highlighters to higlight interesting imagery, syntax, diction, rhyme scheme, rhythm etc. 3. It i...

Answered by Alice C. English Literature tutor
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How does Tennessee Williams' introductory description of Blanche in "A Streetcar Named Desire" foreshadow her eventual demise?

Lighting is an integral part of the construction of Blanche's character in Williams' play. Blanche is constantly fleeing into her own fantasy; light represents the harsh realities following her while the ...

Answered by Mellissa K. English Literature tutor
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With reference to at least two plays you have studied, explore how the playwrights’ use of contrasting characters contributes to the impact of the plays.

Yet there are also distinct differences between the two plays. Tom and Amanda are trying to uplift Laura, and help her develop her own character, whereas Biff and Happy are trying to calm Willy down and s...

Answered by Olivia-Savannah R. English Literature tutor
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To what extent can we think of prose poetry as 'poetic'?

The admission of prose into the poetic pantheon has been hotly debated. It is fitting that Charles Baudelaire's seminal prose poetry collection 'Le Spleen de Paris' (1869), was published posthumously, ush...

Answered by Pierre Antoine Z. English Literature tutor
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How do I approach the unseen poetry in the IB, Paper 1 English Literature.

The unseen poetry is often seen as the more daunting paper out of both exams, however in reality, it is one of the very few exams that depend on your ability/skill instead of your knowledge. In this case,...

Answered by Charlotte K. English Literature tutor
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