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“A chip off the old block.” By considering Shakespeare’s dramatic presentation of Cordelia in King Lear, evaluate this view.

Cordelia is irrevocably loyal to her father, whereas Lear is quick to dismiss Cordelia as his daughter and banish her to France. For example, Cordelia’s response to the love test: “I shall never marry lik...

Answered by Sabina M. English Literature tutor
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How would I tackle questions regarding the depiction of education in Alan Bennet's play The History Boys?

Remember to always structure your essay as Point Evidence Explain.For example:(Point:)In The History Boys, the playwright Alan Bennet uses the characters of Hector, Irwin and the Headmaster to portray jux...

Answered by Nina P. English Literature tutor
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How do you revise a whole novel for a closed book exam?

By breaking it down.It’s important to know the plot of the novel, and can be really useful to make a timeline of the key events in the novel. This will mean that when you’re given an extract, you’ll be ab...

Answered by Lauren H. English Literature tutor
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Discuss reactions to transgressions in two texts

Revelations of disobedience and transgression establish a difference between the central male characters in Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' and John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'; whereas Helmer is only willin...

Answered by Ben B. English Literature tutor
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How does Shakespeare present the relationship between Othello and Iago?

In his play 'Othello', Shakespeare portrays the relationship between the eponymous Othello and the Machiavellian Iago in a dramatic and compelling way. His subtle, yet powerful use of language, as well as...

Answered by Chetan G. English Literature tutor
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