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Close readings are an essential part of the study of English Literature. They form the basis of a lot of essay writing, exams and coursework and become particularly important if you’re thinking of studyin...

Kings in the time of Shakespeare (1600s) were considered God's representatives on earth, divinely appointed to carry out God's law. It is linked to the idea of the "Divine Right of Kings". In &q...

Atticus tries to help his children empathise with others in To Kill a mockingbird. In a world where people judge each other based on their skin colour and class, Atticus wants his children to treat other ...

Simile: when something is said to be LIKE something else Metaphor: when something is said to BE something it is not Onomatopoeia: when a word sounds like the action it is describing Alliteration: repeated...

Start by noting the very basic background information on the character, for example, Tybalt is a Capulet and is Juliet’s cousin. Then consider the role that the character plays in the plot, Tybalt, for ex...