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How should I go about answering an unseen poem in an exam?

Unseen poetry can be flustering if you do not know what do, however, if you give yourself time to plan and use a few logical steps, you'll be able to take on anything! Planning is key in the exam so take ...

Answered by Byron W. English Literature tutor
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How can I analyse poetic form to help me in an essay?

Ostensibly you have to analyse how the form interacts with the poem's thematic content and how that affects your arguments: does the form prove/disprove, agree/disagree with any of your major points, or i...

Answered by Basil L. English Literature tutor
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What is meant by the Oedipus Complex in Hamlet?

The Oedipus Complex is a Freudian idea (which comes from the psychologist Sigmund Freud). It poses that a young boy holds an unconscious sexual desire towards his mother, and this comes to manifest in dif...

Answered by Kieran H. English Literature tutor
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How does is the theme of remorse presented in 'An Inspector Calls'?

In 'An Inspector Calls', J B Priestly explores the theme of remorse in many different ways. Through the characters of Mr and Mrs Birling, Priestly illustrates how privilege and prejudice from the older ge...

Answered by Grace S. English Literature tutor
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How should I tackle a text I haven't seen before?

To analyse a text you haven't seen before, begin by carefully reading it through in order to get a sense for what kind of text it is and the main topic(s) it is about. Look for any clues that you are give...

Answered by Marco S. English Literature tutor
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