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To what extent are Medea's action's 'monstrous'? Explore the theme of monstrosity in the play.

Ideally the student should come up with three key themes for this essay on monstrosity e.g. Infanticide, the murder of Jason's new bride and Medea's manipulation of other characters.The introduction shoul...

Answered by Georgina O. English Literature tutor
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To what extent do Aristotelean tragic properties influence Shakespeare's Othello?

The classic Aristotelean tragic properties, as set out in his Poetics, are tools by which Shakespearean tragedy was shaped. For instance, they are heavily influential and prevalent in Othello, as this epo...

Answered by Thomas H. English Literature tutor
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What role do women play in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?

Throughout Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the women are characterised as passive, disposable figures who exist to serve a utilitarian function in response to male action in the novel. Women such as...

Answered by Farran W. English Literature tutor
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How do I structure my essay and manage my time in the exam?

The best way to structure your essay is to understand exactly what the question is asking for. If the question is asking you to analyse the significance of a certain aspect of a text, then your first thou...

Answered by Sophie M. English Literature tutor
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How can I make sure I stay focused on the question in the exam?

Writing in exam conditions can be very difficult. We often panic and start writing an answer to the question we think we have seen as opposed to the one we have actually been asked. It is also ve...

Answered by Isabella T. English Literature tutor
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