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How does Priestley explore social class in 'An Inspector Calls'?

It is important, when answering a question such as this, to always keep in mind that every aspect of the play - language, characters, structure, and stage directions/settings - are all decisions on the pl...

Answered by Abbie R. English Literature tutor
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How does Patrick Süskind use religion to criticise society in 'Perfume: The Story of a Murderer'

Patrick Süskind frequently uses religious references in order to disparage society and the value it places on outmoded conventions. One way he does this is by highlighting the importance placed on virgini...

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Explain how the theme of social responsibility is presented in J.B. Priestley's 'Inspector Calls'

The theme of social responsibility is deeply embedded within Priestley's 1945 play which is set in 1902. Priestley uses the figure of the Inspector as a symbol of moral responsibility as he advocates the ...

Answered by Ashvarya M. English Literature tutor
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What is the best way to prepare for an unseen poem on an exam?

The best way to prepare for an unseen poem is to practice close analysis before hand. There are certain things that will always be applicable for poetry. You're going to want to talk about the structure o...

Answered by Lucy A. English Literature tutor
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How does Angela Carter use the fairy-tale genre in her short story The Bloody Chamber? (Genre-based A Level question that students often struggle with)

Angela Carter subverts characters from an easily-recognisable genre: the damsel in distress and the Prince Charming. While at first these characters conform into these archetypes (a conventional stock cha...

Answered by Molly G. English Literature tutor
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