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“Those who betray Hamlet also betray themselves.” Explore Shakespeare’s presentation of betrayal in ‘Hamlet’.

 “There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will”- Hamlet 5:2
A play renowned for its depictions of a world of deception and revenge, within ‘Hamlet’ Shakespeare artfully masters...

Answered by Reya M. English Literature tutor
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How do I structure my essay?

This is such a commonly asked question, that I rarely address much else in my first lesson. Structuring essays is overwhelming, especially when you are comparing two literary works, looking to show off wh...

Answered by Amelia M. English Literature tutor
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What is the meaning of the word 'significance' in essay questions?

The word 'significance' is used in many exam questions in both English Literature, and can often be a complicated and confusing concept.
For example, an English Literature essay question on The Tamin...

Answered by Megan J. English Literature tutor
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I'm struggling with understanding Shakespeare, how can I get around this problem?

Firstly, No Fear Shakespeare is a great place to start. It is a resource where it places the original text next to a translated version to help understand Shakespeare in a modern day context. It is availa...

Answered by Georgia W. English Literature tutor
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Comment on the presentation of nature in Seamus Heaney’s 'Childhood Poems'

Heaney's Death of a Naturalist explores autobiographical vignettes through an anecdotal tone, as exemplified in Blackberry-Picking. Heaney employs a sophisticated retrospective narrative...

Answered by Cressida O. English Literature tutor
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