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Should we analyse literary works within their historical context? Make references to Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal'.

Studying a text as well as its contexts allows for a broader and more informed understanding of the author’s intentions and the impact of the text at the time, creating a helpful mode of comparison to its...

Answered by Lucy C. English Literature tutor
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'How do I integrate quotes into my essay?'

Remember, the quality of quotes is much more important than quantity! It’s important to note that a quote will not convey your analysis by itself; you need to elaborate on your choice to use a specific se...

Answered by Verity T. English Literature tutor
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How does Stephens use Christopher’s book to explore Christopher’s feelings and attitudes to life? Write about: • some of Christopher’s feelings and attitudes to life • how Stephens uses the book to explore these feelings and attitudes

There are two ways that the idea of ‘Christopher’s book’ functions. 
Firstly, the writing of the book directly conveys Christopher’s attitudes and feelings towards his life - almost like a diary. It ...

Answered by Cora H. English Literature tutor
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How would I start to answer 'In Angela Carter's Wise Children, how far does the character of Peregrine embody the carnivalesque?'?

Paragraph 1: Throughout Angela Carter’s Wise Children, the character of Peregrine is described in absurd and fantastical terms. One of the main aspects of his appearance Carter hon...

Answered by Chloe W. English Literature tutor
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How can poets make powerful comments about the relationship between human activity and land?

'As the team's head-brass flashed out' by Edward Thomas is a poem written when England was embroiled in the most deadly form of human activity: war. The grave ramifications of the First World War pervades...

Answered by Lola S. English Literature tutor
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