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How does the poetic form of the poem Aunt Julia, by Norman MacCaig, present the idea of a happy home?

The free verse form of ‘Aunt Julia’ presents the idea of a happy childhood home through irregularly-sized stanzas and a relaxed rhyme scheme. The rhythm of the poem comes predominantly through alliteratio...

Answered by Catherine B. English tutor
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What is the effect of personification in poetry?

Personification allows a poet to convey human emotion/ experience in inanimate objects. There are various reasons a poet may do this including visual imagery, sensationalism and tonal effect.

Answered by Mark W. English tutor
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What is the significance of Henry James’ portrayal of American identity abroad in ‘Daisy Miller’?

James’ American tourists in Vevey are described as enacting a cultural invasion. In comparing Vevey to the American towns of Newport and Saratoga, James highlights the oversaturation tourism brings upon t...

Answered by Olivia P. English tutor
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How does Tennessee Williams present gender roles in A Streetcar Named Desire?

Sexually volatile, ‘gaudy’ masculinity pervades A Streetcar Named Desire, destroying Blanche and her ‘moth’-like femininity, from beginning to end. When Stella is struck by Stanley, Mitch says: ‘...

Answered by Emily Willow C. English tutor
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How are the issues of men and power are portrayed through the characters of John, Maggie, and Jenny in Act 3 of Men Should Weep?

John's anger at Jenny's financial support for his family is summed up in his attitude that he is the 'heid of the hoose', despite his inability to provide for his own family. The shame, jealousy, and ange...

Answered by Christopher W. English tutor
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