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Why is Curley's Wife significant as a character in Of Mice and Men?

Curley's Wife is both significant as an accurate historical portrayal of women in 1930's America, and also as a substantive catalyst to the tragic events in the novels plot.

Firstly, I wi...

Answered by Cameron K. English Literature tutor
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What are some of the key motifs explored in Shakespeare's Macbeth?

Throughout Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth, he explores various motifs in order to portray his underlying message to his audience, both Elizabethan/Jacobean and contemporary alike. The motifs that he imp...

Answered by Alistair G. English Literature tutor
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How do I write about poetic meter in an essay?

Poetic meter often supports the meaning and/or tone of a poem. In an essay, it is important to not only describe the metrical structure of a poem, but also to explain how this impacts the poem as a who...

Answered by Victoria H. English Literature tutor
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How can I analyse a quote in depth?

  

For exam and coursework answers, one thing that will consistently be asked of you is to provide in-depth analysis of a quote. However this is often easier said than done, especially if...

Answered by Megan S. English Literature tutor
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In 'Othello', how does Shakespeare suggest that Iago has built a reputation for being trustworthy?

Throughout the play, characters appear to trust Iago. But why might this be the case when, we, as an audience, know he his far from a trustworthy character? There are perhaps three key reasons why char...

Answered by Adrian G. English Literature tutor
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