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In Regeneration, What do you learn about the relationship between officers and men? What effect does the war have on masculinity? Why does Rivers wish he was young enough for France?

During the war, the relationships between officers and between men experience a move away from the detached and unaffectionate ones expected by society. The relationships are described as ‘domestic’ and ‘...

Answered by Niva Y. English tutor
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How should I structure my essay?

Your essay should be six paragraphs long, with four main paragraphs, one introduction paragraph and one conclusion paragraph.In your introduction, you should answer the question, using the question words,...

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How would you analyse 'narrative voice' in poetry/fiction?

Narrative voice is, to put it simply, the perspective from which the story is told. Henry James called this the 'center of consciousness'. Firstly, ask yourself: who is giving voice to the story? Generall...

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What is meant by the 'uncanny'?

The 'uncanny', in literature (particularly Gothic literature) is a term used to describe the familiar being made unfamiliar. Stemming from Freudian psychology it described how something ...

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Why is a simile important?

Similes and metaphors add flavour to creative writing. The characters, settings etc. are unfamiliar to the reader, so similes provide familiar imagery to convey the themes of the narrative in a more acces...

Answered by Dominic J. English tutor
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