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‘Much of American Literature explores tension between social classes.’

Tension between social classes is a prevalent issue explored by authors such as Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby and Steinbeck in The Grapes of Wrath. Whilst Steinbeck’s polemic on 1940s America highlights ...

Answered by Marie G. English Literature tutor
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How should the form of a poem influence my reading?

This question comes up a lot with students who will tell you that they don't "get" poetry, and don't like to read it on their own time. The answer is that poets didn't choose to write their thou...

Answered by Anna M. English Literature tutor
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To what extent is Marlowe's Doctor Faustus a character who gets what he deserves?

In keeping with the structure of the traditional Aristotelian tragedy, throughout ‘Doctor Faustus’, Marlowe presents the eponymous protagonist as a character afflicted by a fatal flaw (hamartia), facilita...

Answered by Sam A. English Literature tutor
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What should you consider and examine when writing an analysis of an unseen poem?

Imagine you were presented with this sonnet by Seamus Heaney as an unseen poem in your exam:
When all the others were away at MassI was all hers as we peeled potatoes.They brok...

Answered by Francesca P. English Literature tutor
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Can you explain to me how to construct a good essay?

The key thing with writing a good essay is coming up with a strong thesis. When examiners mark your paper they generally look for a sense of clarity and a strong line of argument. You are usually given a ...

Answered by Hanna W. English Literature tutor
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