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How does George Orwell make his vision disturbing in 1984?

George Orwell's vision of a dystopian world is most disturbing not because of its absurdity but because of the parallels it draws with our own society. By creating a world which features many 'uncanny' fe...

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Discuss the following passage from Act 1 Scene 2, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and its dramatic effects.


This passage is taken from the early stages of the play. Laertes has just been given permission to travel to France whereas Hamlet, under the Kings orders, must remain in Denmark. Hamlet continues t...

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What is more important, close reading or big ideas?

It's important to remember that we generally use close reading to facilitate wider discussion about texts, not as an 'end in itself', so it is important to have a combination of both in your essays. The e...

Answered by Alexandra M. English Literature tutor
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How to approach 35 mark essays: E.g. ‘To what extent is Hamlet’s indecision his great downfall?’

Whenever embarking on large essays, one must first assert a solid structure. The common notion of: Point, Quote, Explain, is a helpful system to follow. First, sketch a structure, including the number of ...

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Characters in different generations may have opposing goals and ideals, which may cause conflict. Select a work of literature that demonstrates such conflict and explain how the opposing viewpoints causes such tension between the characters.

There are many potential works of literature that could be used for such a questions, but I will use Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice as my example. Elizabeth and her mother have very different views and...

Answered by Cathryn H. English Literature tutor
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