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Why does P.B. Shelley claim that poets are "the unacknowledged legislators of the World" in the 'Defence of Poetry'?

In his Defence of Poetry P.B. Shelley claims that poetry 'is connate with the origin of man' and man 'is an instrument over which a series of external and internal impressions are driven'. Shelly...

FM
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With reference to at least two plays you have studied, explore how the playwrights’ use of contrasting characters contributes to the impact of the plays.

Yet there are also distinct differences between the two plays. Tom and Amanda are trying to uplift Laura, and help her develop her own character, whereas Biff and Happy are trying to calm Willy down and s...

OR
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How can I include context in my writing in a natural way?

One of the key points to remember when including context around the texts you are writing about, is to avoid simply attaching it to the end of a sentence. To help weave the context into your essays natura...

KL
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“The Elizabethan man feared powerful and rebellious women.” Discuss this statement in reference to the presentation of Katherina Minola in ‘The Taming of the Shrew.’

The patriarchal society of Elizabethan times meant there was a certain expectation for women to be submissive and conform. In The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare creates the opposite to this ide...

AS
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How can I form a strong argument in an essay about a text (ie a novel, play or poem)?

To make sure you're making a well-informed argument, you ought to use a structure that is backed up by plenty of evidence. To think about this you can use the PEEL method: P is for POINT- make your point ...

AB
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