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How should I approach an unseen poetry essay?

The most important thing to remember when approaching an unseen poem is to relax and enjoying reading the piece. I understand the challanges of writing about an unfamiliar poem however, I have frequently ...

Answered by Carys F. English Literature tutor
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" 'Frankenstein' is about the risks of excessive ambition."

Ambition is central to ‘Frankenstein’. By usurping the role of God as creator of human life, Victor Frankenstein’s endeavours are both ‘excessive’ in principle, and destructive in their consequences. It t...

Answered by Felicity M. English Literature tutor
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"Othello is not a typical example of a tragic hero." Discuss.

On the whole, Othello’s character and his tragic development are consistent with the Greek notions of the tragic hero. The first act of the play sees Othello in a high-ranking social sphere, a well-respec...

Answered by Molly A. English Literature tutor
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How do you begin to revise for English Literature?

Everyone has different ways to revise for exams, but I've found that a lot of students struggle to approach English Literature. We need to find out what tools you respond well to in general for revision (...

Answered by Charlotte F. English Literature tutor
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How should I revise The Duchess of Malfi for the exam?

  1. The foundations of solid revision consist of sufficient quote banks, organised both thematically and by character. For example, the Duchess of Malfi largely deals with female author...
Answered by Orlaith F. English Literature tutor
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