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How should I write a good introduction to an essay?

For an A Level English essay, your introduction should be relatively short and to the point, whilst achieving three objectives. Firstly, you need to show that you understand the question. The examiners wi...

HW
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"With close reference to his poetry, consider the ways in which W.H. Auden explores the concept of suffering in his poetry."

Key to Auden's perspective on suffering is that suffering is a constant component of human existence, made clear in Surgical Ward, where he observes how those who experience acute pain magnify th...

CP
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Analyse the themes of sex and marriage in John Donne's 'The Flea'

‘The Flea’ is an erotic poem composed in the Elizabethan period, in the metaphysical style of writing. The sexual, unconventional content in contrast with the traditional iambic meter sets up the poem’s p...

HE
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How should I approach an unseen poem?

I tend to approach this with the help of what I call the Mamma Mia Mnemonic: 'Cher Found She Really Regretted The Dreadful Film'. Each word within this mnemonic represents a separate core poetic technique...

LD
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Who is the villain in Shakespeare's 'Othello'

In Shakepeare's Othello, the boundaries between the antagonist and protagonist are blurred, meaning that there is no definite villain or tragic hero. Iago is often seen as the typical villain as ...

AH
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