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When I plan for practice questions, I find it hard to apply the plans to questions in the real exam because they're not exactly the same. How can I help this?

Rather than planning for different exam-style questions, focus on planning for a topic. A topic can be defined as either a theme, character or plot-thread that is easily ...

Answered by Omaima C. • English Literature tutor

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Examine the view that Blanche’s attitude to sex and sexuality creates conflict in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’.

Tennessee Williams’ 1947 play ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ presents the character Blanche DuBois as an aging southern belle whose confused attitude to sexuality creates inner conflict within herself. Willia...

Answered by Millie H. • English Literature tutor

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Explore the theme of violence in Harper Lee's 'To Kill A Mockingbird'

I would firstly recommend that the student spends 5-10 minutes creating a rough outline of their initial thoughts and ideas for this essay question before I even suggest any interpretations of this text. ...

Answered by Georgie W. • English Literature tutor

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How does Christina Rossetti use language in "Goblin Market" to promote the theme of sensation?

In "Goblin Market" Christina Rossetti uses simile, and sense words to highlight the theme of sensation. In the first stanza, the description of different fruits intially indicates a relation to ...

Answered by Kyra W. • English Literature tutor

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How does Tennessee Williams' introductory description of Blanche in "A Streetcar Named Desire" foreshadow her eventual demise?

Lighting is an integral part of the construction of Blanche's character in Williams' play. Blanche is constantly fleeing into her own fantasy; light represents the harsh realities following her while the ...

Answered by Mellissa K. • English Literature tutor

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