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Explore the portrayal of two themes in Great Expectations.

Dickens portrays both love and class, not only as prominent themes in Great Expectations but as two forces acting in opposition. Dickens shows this predominantly through the characterisation of Pip. Pip’s...

Answered by Pippa H. English Literature tutor
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To what extent would you agree that Shakespeare presents Gertrude and Ophelia as severely flawed in 'Hamlet'?

It is easy to view Hamlet’s mother Gertrude as ‘severely flawed’ due to the fact that she has married her late husband’s brother not two months after his death. This flaw manifests itself, as Rebecca Smit...

Answered by Maija C. English Literature tutor
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Write a critical appreciation of this passage from 'Gormenghast', relating to your reading of Gothic fiction

Written in 1950, Gormenghast by Marvyn Peake can be considered a modern Gothic text coming centauries after the birth of the Gothic genre and decades after the Victorian rival. Throughout this pa...

Answered by Maija C. English Literature tutor
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How do I know which quotes to learn?

When revising for English Literature exams, it is crucial that you judiciously select the quotes that will get you the most mileage in an exam. Make a bank of 10-20 quotes for each text you study that you...

Answered by Jessica F. English Literature tutor
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Compare and contrast the ways in which Bronte and McEwan present the journey from childhood to adulthood through their protagonists in Jane Eyre and Atonement.

Both writers use the openings of their narratives to foreshadow the struggle that their protagonist will have to endure during their journey from youth to maturity. Bronte’s narrative decision to use symb...

Answered by Lizzie W. English Literature tutor
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