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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...

Answered by Holly E. English Literature tutor
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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...

Answered by Lucy D. English Literature tutor
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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 ...

Answered by Alexandra H. English Literature tutor
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How do I use quotes in my essays?

When writing your essay, you need to have clear points for each section of your work. Plan, plan, plan! It really is the best thing to do. Now once you've done a brief plan, you'll be able to see the gaps...

Answered by Imogen B. English Literature tutor
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how do I begin to write an essay in an exam?

First and Foremost; a Plan! Utilising the first 5-10 minutes of the exam to create a throrough plan of the direction of your essay is crucial as It prevents you losing direction midway through your essay ...

Answered by Rosie J. English Literature tutor
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