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Explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of knowledge and/ or knowing in Hamlet. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors and ideas from your critical reading.

Shakespeare treats knowledge as a superficial and frail concept that, despite humanity’s innate desire to acquire it, is the cause of self-damnation and destruction.  This can be seen in Shakespeare’s pre...

Answered by Meg R. English tutor
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Explore the significance of character's attitudes towards humanity in Frankenstein.

    In the extract, the Creature contemplates on the DeLacey family and reveals much about his attitudes towards humanity. Shelley writes that the Creature “saw no reason for their unhappiness” but that h...

Answered by Katherine N. English tutor
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The work of American writers Ralph Ellison, Sylvia Plath, and Anne Sexton is often described as 'confessional' writing. How do these texts complicate the idea of confession?

In his essay ‘The World and the Jug’, Ralph Ellison asserts, ‘being a Negro American involves a willed (who wills to be a Negro? I do!) affirmation of self against all outside pressure.’ This resistance s...

Answered by Ellie M. English tutor
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Past paper questions

11+ English is comprehension and spelling. It is difficult to set specific questions for this. I have looked at various past papers and there are a range of areas that different schools test on. I would h...

Answered by Krishna M. English tutor
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How do I analyse an unseen text?

The first thing to do is read the question very thoroughly, and underline the key terms. Really zero in on exactly what you're being asked. Are there any specific features you need to discuss (such as lan...

Answered by Rory R. English tutor
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