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To what extent do you agree with the view that writers in the gothic tradition present the boundaries between good and evil as blurred?

This question relates to the gothic ambiguity between good and evil, which is associated with the unknown and the liminal status and experience of various characters. Arguably, the boundaries between good...

Answered by Lydia P. English Literature tutor
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What is imagery and what effects can be made in any given text?

Imagery can be:

  • Metaphor
  • Similes
  • Personification
  • Figurative language

Writer's use imagery to create dramatic effect, which is ...

Answered by Matthew H. English Literature tutor
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What does 'enjambment' mean?

Enjambment is a specific poetic technique where a line isn't end-stopped and continues on into the next (it can also occur from one stanza into the next). It often results in emphasis of the last word of ...

Answered by Emma W. English Literature tutor
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Discuss the way Shakespeare explores the connection of love and politics in 'Antony and Cleopatra'.

In 'Antony and Cleopatra', Shakespeare portrays the connection between love and politics as dangerous, particularly through the character of Mark Antony. It is obvious from the beginning of the play that ...

Answered by Ciara R. English Literature tutor
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How does Steinbeck use Crook's character in Of Mice and Men to highlight racial discrimination in America.

Crook lives in a barn seperate from the others. This physical seperation signifies the effect of racial discrimination in America - Crook is marginalised in society as a result of his race. His crooked ba...

Answered by Ella S. English Literature tutor
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