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It's important to identify the general themes in the texts you are studying. Once you've pulled out the themes, then begin to look for quotes that back up that theme, relate to the theme. Don't rehears...

1) We first meet all the characters there, apart from Lennie and George. Crooks is barred from the bunkhouse. What is the significance of this?

2) The bunkhouse is isolated...

- Main themes of the play 

- Motifs (i.e. symbol that is repeated throughout the work) 

- Stage directions (i.e. pay attention to the character's actions as well as their wo...

A good introduction should be clear and to the point, it should include:

- A brief opening sentence that shows the reader the general theme of your essay 

- A thesis stateme...

'Compare and contrast' is the opening to a great many literature questions, from GCSE right through to degree. At A level you'll be expected to not only discern the difference but demonstrate you have ...