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How does Bronte present Jane as a strong female character in this extract?

In this extract Jane demonstrates her intellectual strength through the eloquence of her passionate speech. Bronte uses a series of rhetorical questions to express Jane’s frustrations towards Rochester, r...

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Answered by Emily B. English tutor
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Discuss the role of digression in “Dom Casmurro” by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis

The first and most important step to answering a question on a whole book is to make sure you have read it. Once you have, you can identify whether a technique (like digression) or a theme (like jealousy)...

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Answered by Noa L. English tutor
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Discuss the role of identity and culture in Moniza Alvi's poem 'An Unknown Girl'

Before tackling this question, I would first sit down with a coloured pen and analyse the poem. Identify any aspects of the poem which might relate to identity and culture and try to group all the example...

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Answered by Noa L. English tutor
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Where do I start with poetic close analysis?

The tool that revolutionised the way I learned for A-Level English is one I wish I'd learned earlier. First of all, try to put all pre-conceptions you have of the piece aside. These are useful once you've...

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Answered by Sarah H. English tutor
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What imagery does Brönte use to illustrate Jane's will?

Bronte makes Jane’s independent will more clear through the use of flame and iron imagery. She does this to emphasise the ‘blasphemy’ of marrying someone she does love, St. John. Standing in his presence,...

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Answered by Sophie B. English tutor
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