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In 'A Streetcar Named Desire', what is the effect of Williams' use of plastic theatre?

Plastic theatre utilises props, sound, stage direction, and costume to present poetic truths through symbolism. It is not intended to be realistic, but symbolic. In A Streetcar Named Desire, one...

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‘A novel that paints a despairing view of humanity.’ How far do you agree with this view of ‘Mrs Dalloway’?

A reason one would think that ‘Mrs Dalloway’ presents a despairing view of humanity could be due to the free indirect discourse. By writing the novel as such, Woolf allows the text (and in turn, ...

SN
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How do I tell what is a symbol?

Literature is brilliant to write about because it is so subjective. There usually isn't a correct answer. Of course, you have to know the basic definition of a symbol, but other than that, most anything c...

AH
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How do I structure an A Level English paragraph?

When thinking about structuring an English A Level paragraph you need to split it into 4 sections;Point- what point are you making in this paragraph and how does it link into the question asked.Evidence- ...

CK
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Compare how an author of a text you have studied presents ideas about romantic commitment

For Gatsby, his love for Daisy remains present throughout the five years apart, as he treats his romantic affection towards her as reminiscent of a religious commitment. In pursuing Daisy, Gatsby committe...

EP
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