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Discuss knowledge and uncertainty in 'Hamlet'

The most obvious ‘uncertainty’ facing both Hamlet and the audience, is if the Ghost’s words are true. ‘The Ghost poses a great deal of uncertainty’, demanding Hamlet to ‘revenge his most foul unnatural mu...

JN
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Explore the theme of Madness in 'King Lear' by William Shakespeare.

Madness can be identified in a number of characters in Shakespeare's 'King Lear', and such mental tumult plays a vital role in determining the play's most significant events. Madness is primarily seen wit...

MS
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Explore the theme of dreams in 'Of Mice and Men'

(P - point) Dreams play a central role in 'Of Mice and Men' by introducing the idea of the American Dream and its reality in the time of the Great Depression. (E - example)

EG
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How do I make sure that I avoid 'waffle' in my essay?

Keep referring back to the essay question!
If your essay question is about an author/playwright, for example:
How does Shakespeare present Lady MacBeth in Macbeth in the extract?How doe...

EO
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What is the basic essay format for an extract question?

Introduction2 or 3 sentencesWhat happens in the extract?What has just happened before the extract?What changes as a result of the extract?
3 Paragraphs for the body of the essayONE main point per par...

EO
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