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To desire something, or someone, brings with it pain and pleasure in equal measure. Discuss the significance of desire in two texts you have studied.

Despite the 38 years between publication, the two contrasting texts of the play ‘A streetcar named Desire’ and the dystopian novel, ‘The Handmaids Tale’ both explore the theme of the juxtaposing emotions ...

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By comparing the presentation of characters, in “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “The Catcher in the Rye”, explore how writers present characters struggling with the loss of innocence in post-war America.

The transition from childhood to adulthood is a tumultuous and life defining phase of anyone’s life. This naturally proceeds with a person making mistakes, hurting, learning and eventually maturing - but ...

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Compare the presentation of Macbeth to Lady Macbeth

Macbeth is first presented as a rather violent person who is very dauntless. In Act 1 Scene 2 the Captain describes the way he kills Macdonald: “Till he unseamed him from the nave to the chops”. The word ...

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How is the theme of jealousy explored in Shakespeare's 'Othello'?

Through his portrayal of Othello, our tragic hero who we see transform from a noble soldier to an aggressive madman, Shakespeare expresses the harsh realities of jealousy. Iago declares to Othello, 'O bew...

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Write me a descriptive piece of writing.

I would then check the students piece of writing, pointing out the need for paragraphs. We could then brainstorm different adjectives they could have used. I would also tell them my trick to describe the ...

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