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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...

Answered by Katie L. English Literature tutor
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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...

Answered by Annabelle S. English Literature tutor
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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 ...

Answered by Alice B. English Literature tutor
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Describe the use of narrative voice in The Great Gatsby

Fitzgerald provides a beautifully constructed 1st person narrative voice in The Great Gatsby, however the voice of Nick Carraway is hard to define and some intepretations of the novel argue that he is unr...

Answered by Elliot P. English Literature tutor
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How can I easily identify the features of a character within a text?

One way in which you can identify a character within a text, is through their use of dialogue. For example, a character such as Oliver Twist in Dickensian literature might have incredibly informal dialogu...

Answered by Lily B. English Literature tutor
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