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What is the difference between the beautiful and the sublime in the gothic novel?

If I say the word beautiful, what is the main idea that comes to your mind? Keep that, and now think about something else, like being in front of a huge mountain or building, or if you prefer in front of ...

Answered by Sara D. English Literature tutor
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How do the methods employed by Sylvia Plath in her poems enable her to explore their extreme subject matter?

Plath employs a variety of methods in her poetry which are sucessful in both creating tension and heightening the physical and mental pain which she describes.

In her poem "Daddy", the re...

Answered by Chloe H. English Literature tutor
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How do I talk about symbolism in my exam?

If you are analysing a text such as 'The Great Gatsby' or 'Jane Eyre', it might be useful in your essay to speak about symbols in either text. This can be done in a variety of ways, but it is better for y...

Answered by Leigh H. English Literature tutor
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How does Arthur Miller present ideas about witch-hunts in The Crucible?

The 'How does' question is very common in a GCSE English Literature exams. In terms of the strcuture, it is important to keep it clear and concise, for example, ordering it through ideas (parallels betwee...

Answered by Florence R. English Literature tutor
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How does Bronte convey the psyche of the Victorian woman through Gothic themes in Jane Eyre?

Through the medium of Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte was able to challenge the boundaries of Victorian female through the language of Gothic literature. The concept of the 'other' is presented to th...

Answered by Isabella S. English Literature tutor
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