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To what extent is impulsive behaviour the cause of tragedy in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet?

Firstly impulsive behaviour surrounding love is a cause for tragedy in Romeo and Juliet. Romeo's decision to go to the Capulet's party in Act 1 Scene 5 leads to him falling in love with Juliet and thus se...

Answered by Maaike S. • English Literature tutor

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How do I structure an essay?

First of all, it's important to read the question thoroughly, perhaps highlight or underline any key terms so you have a good idea of exacty what you're being asked. Then, always spend some time planning ...

Answered by Cerys L. • English Literature tutor

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What is dramatic irony?

Dramatic irony is when you, the reader of the novel or spectator of the play, knows something that the characters do not. It is a literary technique mostly used in plays, and can take various forms.

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Time is beautiful and ugly, compassionate and cruel. Ultimately, time gives and time takes away. In response to this view, explore connections between the ways in which Larkin and Duffy present their ideas about time.

With any question that has several parts to it, it is important you address them all. Here you would need to explain if and how time is beautiful. ugly, compassionate and cruel, as well as state whether y...

Answered by Marion O. • English Literature tutor

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Are there strict objectives to follow in an English essay?

Most of the time, English encourages students to be expressive and nuanced in the way they write. For A-Level, more so than GCSE, there are certain requirements put forth by different exam boards. Edexcel...

Answered by Tom S. • English Literature tutor

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