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Symbolism is used within the Great Gatsby to discuss and explore different societal and interpersonal issues. Fitzgerald uses symbols inimitely aside themes such as hope, corruption and moral decay. Perha...

To achieve top-level marks in English Literature A-level, you need to have an awareness of the five Learning Objectives, or key skills, that the examiners are looking for. These include, in my own words: ...

The form and structure is a critical aspect of any poem, but one which students typically find hard to analyse in a way which is relevant to the question asked. However to ignore this aspect of poetry in ...

Bronte presents Jane as a strong character in the opening chapters of Jane Eyre; the abuse that she experiences as a child foregrounds the readers expectations of her and shapes their emotional responses ...

This can be tricky in timed conditions, but with practice this should be okay! A few top tips to follow include:

1. Use connectives. This is simple to remember, and encourages you to delve a...