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How does Shakespeare discuss the themes of disguise in Twelfth Night?

Disguise is the key theme in Twelfth Night and this question therefore opens up a discussion with a lot of scope. Details about characters can be mentioned and it can also be linked to other themes. Start...

Answered by Isabelle L. English Literature tutor
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What is the pastoral?

The 'pastoral' is a literary tradition or genre, which is commonly associated with its conventional focus on idealised country life, hailing from ideas of the Classical utopian country setting of 'Arcadia...

Answered by Chris S. English Literature tutor
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How do I write a successful introductory paragraph?

  1. Reference the texts and authors 2) Immediately begin to compare / analyse3) Overview of the argument 4) Relevant context
    For example:QUESTION: 'Womens writing tends to focus on feelings and s...
Answered by Honor E. English Literature tutor
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What should I focus on specifically when analysing a play or dramatic text?

It is important to remember that any play or dramatic text will have 'non-physical' or 'literary' aspects that refer to the literature as something to be read by a reader, as well as 'physical' aspects wh...

Answered by Lucy S. English Literature tutor
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But the Christianity in the Handmaid's Tale isn't like the Christianity we have here though

You're right. It's a dystopian novel which means the religion described in the book is different to the religion that you have at home. However, Atwood uses many biblical references throughout the book, s...

Answered by Victoria T. English Literature tutor
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