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How should I structure an essay on an unseen prose extract?

You should begin by reading the extract a couple of times. Afterwards you should read it through again but this time you could attempt to annotate the extract whilst thinking about the form, structure and...

Answered by Flora L. English Literature tutor
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Discuss the theme of religion in Jane Eyre in relation to the character St John Rivers.

St John Rivers represents to Jane a form of Christianity that enforces the suppression of deep human emotion, and the absolute devotion to the duty given by God without the interference of personal agency...

Answered by Nia P. English Literature tutor
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Discuss gender in The Great Gatsby

Fitzgerald portrays a male-dominated society where women are either sexualised or idolised in The Great Gatsby. Daisy is presented as a pure, blank canvas for men to project their desires onto, as she is ...

Answered by Alesya M. English Literature tutor
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'Characters in Macbeth conform to gender norms.' To what extent would you agree with this statement?

Initially, Macbeth is described as 'brave' and 'valiant' by his fellow comrades. These men speak about Macbeth attacking someone on the battlefield, he "unseam'd" his opponent "from the nav...

Answered by Megan S. English Literature tutor
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The most interesting characters in The Gothic are the villains. Discuss.

The concept of the villain within the Gothic genre is so fascinating because it is such a complex concept. Frequently in Carter's The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories (1979) there is a sense of a...

Answered by George S. English Literature tutor
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