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Comparing the themes of ‘death’ in ‘The Man He Killed’ (Thomas Hardy) and ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’ (Wilfred Owen).

Another way in which the theme of death is shown is through the structure of these two poems. There are differences in the way the poems are structured. Hardy’s ‘The Man He Killed’ is written in quatrains...

Answered by Jade H. English Literature tutor
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How do I find points of comparison between different kinds of literature?

Sometimes in the exam you will be given what seem like completely different texts, and asked to compare the two. Don't panic. Let's take as an example that you are comparing the representation of love in ...

Answered by Meredith F. English Literature tutor
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What should I focus on in an A-Level English essay?

It is important when writing an A-Level essay to focus on all of the assessment objectives, this means analysing the text itself, drawing on criticism and exploring the context. This can seem like a lot o...

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What is the context of Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men'?

The historical context of 'Of Mice and Men' centres around the United States of America during the years of the 'Great Depression.' The depression ignited with the Wall Street Crash on the 29th of October...

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How can I improve the clarity of my essays? I find it difficult articulating my ideas onto paper.

The issue here appears to be with your A01. A01 is a marking criteria on how you respond to texts critically and imaginatively. You must select and evaluate relevant textual detail to illustrate and suppo...

Answered by Madelaine H. English Literature tutor
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