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Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Lady Macbeth in this extract. Refer closely to the extract in your answer.

In Act 5 Scene 1, Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth sleep walking and talking aloud about the murder of Duncan. Her speech is often fragmented, incoherent and puzzling to the audience, and the Doctor and ...

Answered by Joel B. English Literature tutor
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What does assonance mean?

Assonance is a literary term that describes the repetition of sounds in words that do not rhyme. Assonance is very effective in: 1) Making a phrase memorable. The catchphrase 'nice as pie' is easy to reme...

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How can I successfully integrate context into my essays?

Discussing the context in which a literary work was written is essential if you wish to access the top grades at A-Level, however this can be notoriously difficult to do well. It is important that your co...

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How do I describe the 'effects' created by language in a passage?

An important thing to remember when answering questions on 'effect' is that you represent the writer's audience. This means you can analyse your own reaction to the writing; you are the reader, so you can...

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'Disappointment with earthly existence is often contrasted with God's love and the rewards of Heaven'. In light of this view, consider the ways in which Christina Rossetti explores the nature of religious experience and belief in her poetry.

In the poem 'Up-Hill', it is never explicitly mentioned that this "road up-hill" is to Heaven, but the presence of an anonymous voice, answering all of the speaker's questions, certainly has an ...

Answered by Heloise M. English Literature tutor
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