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Comment on the use of metaphor in Simon Armitage’s poem ‘The Manhunt’ and the effect it has upon the reader.

In ‘The Manhunt’, in which a soldier’s wife describes her attempts to reconnect with her psychologically and physically damaged husband, Armitage regularly employs metaphors to convey the soldier’s fractu...

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How to ensure your Essay makes sense under timed conditions.

Firstly, Keep it simple. This might seem counter-intuative, surely you want to wow the marker with your mastery of the finer points of the english language? The fact is though if...

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How do I structure an essay?

The main point of writing an exam essay is to always come back to the question - start your introduction by answering the question and refer to it in every paragraph. You should aim for three main points ...

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“Lear’s kingdom is a tyranny." How far do you agree with this statement?

Lear’s kingdom could be considered to a tyranny due to his ignorance about the suffering of those at the bottom of feudal hierarchical order, such as servants and “Bedlam beggars”. His contempt for those ...

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To What Extent May King Lear Be Considered a 'Tragic Hero'?

To a greater extent, it could be argued that the eponymous protagonist, Lear, may be considered a tragic hero, as he can be interpreted as having all of the tropes of the classical Greek drama convention....

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