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The first thing that I would do when approaching an unseen extract is to read the extract all the way through without making any notes - this will allow you to gain a complete understanding of the text an...

Introduction:Larkin and Duffy are often described as "gloomy poets" incapable of transforming a sense of loss into something positive. 'Talking in Bed' and 'Mean Time' explore the concept of los...

When structuring a 30 mark question, prepare for the question to sometimes be split in to two main sections. For example "Explain how aggressive male behaviour is shown in this extract" followed...

Indeed, Blanche DuBois is a woman in desperation. The initial monologue, ‘I, I, I took the blows’ conveys a gritty, realistic tone as Blanche has witnessed the death of those around her and now has nowher...

First of all, don't panic with critics. Not only are they usually not the highest weighted part of the mark scheme, but they are supposed to be included at A level in your answers to show...