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What are the main themes of The Great Gatsby?

This question would be answered through a process in which the student and I discuss the events of the novel and, using the whiteboard, produce a table in which we list what we decide are the main themes ...

Answered by Liam W. English Literature tutor
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How do I begin structuring a comparative essay between two texts?

The key to writing a successful comparison essay (or essay in general) is to make sure that you have planned out the mainframe of your essay before you begin writing. If you are not sure where to start th...

Answered by Sophie F. English Literature tutor
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How should I analyse an unseen poem?

The most important thing to do when faced with an unseen poem is to not panic; so long as you pick all you can out of the poem, you will have done what you need to do. First, read the poem through complet...

Answered by Lauren C. English Literature tutor
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How might an essay effectively compare texts by different authors?

It can be easy to focus only on similarities when comparing two pieces of literature. However, it is always important to consider the factors which set the texts apart. For example: if the texts were writ...

Answered by Rebecca D. English Literature tutor
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Compare the language used in Sassoon's " 'They' " and Owen's "Dulce et Decorum Est" with reference to how these poems parody and challenge traditional jingoistic ideas about the value of war.

Reference could be made to the Bishop in Sassoon's poem disregarding the soldiers' reference to their severe injuries - " 'the ways of God are strange!' ". The soldiers refer to the changes they...

Answered by Colm W. English Literature tutor
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