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Compare and contrast the American view of Paris in ‘On Paris’ by Hemingway and ‘The Sweet Life in Paris.’

Hemingway’s critical portrayal of Parisian life and their unfair treatment towards Americans contrasts with Lebovitz’s focus on the grubbiness of French water and its economical use of it . Hemingway expo...

Answered by Krystian F. • English tutor

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Choose a play which has an effective opening scene. By referring to details of the scene, explain how the dramatist made it effective and discuss how it contributes to your appreciation of the text as a whole.

Your answer should firstly include the name of the play, the author and some details of its composure, such as the date it was written or the context it was written in. For example, "‘A Streetcar Nam...

Answered by Lisa B. • English tutor

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‘We’ve given them more than we’ve taken away, said the Commander.’ To what extent do you agree that women have gained under the Gileadean regime?

To begin with, if Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ is viewed in a holistic way, it is clear that the Handmaids have lost many of their rights and freedom within the constraints of Gilead, in conjunction wit...

Answered by Olivia W. • English tutor

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Analyse Philip Larkin's poem 'Here'. Your response must include a detailed discussion of how meanings are shaped in the poem.

To go about answering this question (or any poetry analysis), I would firstly advise noting anything that immediately stands out of the poem - for me, it would be the consistent imagery of nature and the ...

Answered by Zoe S. • English tutor

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William Wordsworth described poetry as the 'spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings'. In light of this describe how emotion is presented in an example of Romantic poetry.

The poet, in the cultural imagination of the Romantic era, was perceived as a genius figure, whose inspirations and epiphanies were channeled through the poet by some higher power (often understood to be ...

Answered by Thomas C. • English tutor

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