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How would I approach the question: 'Othello's foolishness rather than Iago's cleverness leads to the tragedy of Shakespeare's 'Othello''

Firstly I would decide on my argument, for example that I disagree with the idea that the outcome of the play is the result of Othello's foolishness, and that while his character may have issues with prid...

Answered by Megan T. English Literature tutor
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How should I answer a question with an extract?

When looking at an extract of text, it is important to take note of the beginning and ending of the passage. Why has the exam board chosen to start/end the passage here? Is it because it is a soliloquy, t...

Answered by Ariane J. English Literature tutor
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Write about how Bronte presents the role of women in society in Jane Eyre

In Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, the obvious place to start is with the character of Jane. Jane is a governess working for Mr Rochester, a role which immediately suggests that women are expected to work ...

Answered by Alice F. English Literature tutor
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In George Orwell's animal farm, how does Orwell use events in the book to explore ideas about the revolution?

Animal Farm is a dystopian allegory based on events that occurred during the Russian revolution of 1917. In this sense, all the events that occur within the novel, such as the farm animals rebelling agai...

Answered by Louise F. English Literature tutor
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How does Hardy use imagery in Neutral Tones to portray the state of the narrator's relationship?

Hardy wants to depict the loss of love and emotion in a relationship in the poem. The use of 'ash' to describe the tree, also evokes imagery of loss and the remnants of something that was once there. Ash ...

Answered by Luke H. English Literature tutor
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