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Othello is responsible for his own descent into jealousy. Discuss.

It could be argued that Iago’s schemes succeed, not because Othello is weak, but because they take such cruel advantage of a noble, easily manipulated man. It is not fair to blame Othello for his own desc...

Answered by Zara Z. English Literature tutor
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'A play in which thought often gets in the way of action'. How much do you agree with this assessment of Hamlet?

The three main points that could be made of this statement are:

Hamlet himself is not a man of action, unlike many of Shakespeare's leading men. He spends much of the play brooding and plottin...

Answered by Alex G. English Literature tutor
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What is the best way to structure Paper 2 poetry essays?

I always structure my essay into three thematic paragraphs (excluding an introduction and conclusion) using at least two poets I have studied and referencing at least three poems by each poet. For example...

Answered by Julia M. English Literature tutor
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Is crime writing all about violence?

Violence does play a key role in crime writing, whether it is physical, psychological or emotional abuse. In McEwans's 'Atonement' we are introduced to both physical and emotional violence exerte...

Answered by Bayse G. English Literature tutor
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"Tragic protagonists are entirely unsympathetic." Discuss this view in light of a play you have studied

Shakespeare's Macbeth is an archetypal tragic protagonist. He possesses a harmartia, a fatal flaw, that outweighs his better qualities and leads him to an irrevocable downfall. In spite of his talent as a...

Answered by Danielle K. English Literature tutor
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