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How far are Larkin and Duffy alike in writing about the superficiality of society in their poetry?

In their poems, Duffy and Larkin’s personas convey a distaste towards societal conventions through exposing the reality of society’s workings.Whilst both poets come to bleak conclusions, Duffy recognises ...

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Williams and Webster present societies in which ‘Black deeds must be cured by death’. In what ways could you apply this statement about sin and justice to your study of ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’?.

In both Williams and Webster’s plays, the imposition of “black deeds” upon the women protagonists result in their demise, yet they are victims, not perpetrators of evil. However, in “Malfi” there is a str...

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How do I structure my essays?

You could either structure them chronologically for example when discussing a piece of poetry or a short story you could take the beginning, middle and end of the text and analyse these sections in depth,...

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How is the role of women portrayed in Pride and Prejudice?

Women are portrayed as follows:Elizabeth Bennett is unique in her wilful nature and dominance, which acts surprisingly as an attraction to men who propose (e.g. Fitzwilliam and Darcy) yet is a terror to h...

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Analyse Attwood's presentation of the character Offred in 'A Handmaid's Tale'

This question requires students to delve into the intricacies of the character of Offred whilst, at the same time, relating their statements back to the wider social and literary context of the novel and ...

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