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Starting with this conversation, explore how Shakespeare presents the romantic relationship between Miranda and Ferdinand.

Miranda opens the passage with a speech that confesses her ignorance of the world beyond her isle, "How features are abroad I am skilless of". In response, Ferdinand is thereby quick to proclaim...

Answered by Ella L. English Literature tutor
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What should be included when analysing poetry?

When analysing poetry, it is essential to consider not only the language features present, but also the structural devices employed by a poet. This will make your analysis more comprehensive; often studen...

Answered by Kimberley W. English Literature tutor
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Analyse this unseen poem, 'Handbag' by Ruth Fainlight

HandbagMy mother's old leather handbag, crowded with letters she carriedall through the war. The smellof my mother's handbag: mintsand lipstick and Coty powder.The look of those letters, softenedand worn ...

Answered by Lily B. English Literature tutor
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Best way to approach studying a novel?

Firstly, it is imperative that the book is read more than once. You cannot begin to study a novel in depth having read it only once. In my advice, I would read the novel once first as a reader, not an Eng...

Answered by Maisie Jane G. English Literature tutor
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How do I make sure I'm keeping my points perceptive rather than just thorough to hit the top bands/marks?

It is of course important to remain thorough throughout an essay in order to secure at least a B. However, to be perceptive is to look at the text/play as a whole during an analysis rather than just thoro...

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