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Compare and contrast the presentation of guilt in Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, Hosseini’s ‘The Kite Runner’ and William’s ‘The Glass Menagerie’. To what extent is guilt presented as inescapable?

The theme of guilt is central to all three texts; Hamlet is fuelled by the protagonist's guilt at being unable to act and the weight of his knowledge, The Kite Runner follows Amir's sear...

Answered by Amy T. English tutor
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What is the difference between denotations and connotations?

When analysing a text, it is helpful to closely examine the words used in the text. Words can be interpreted from different angles. The denotation of a word is its literal meaning, i. e. the definition yo...

Answered by Ida D. English tutor
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What do we learn about the relationship between Benedick and Beatrice from their opening interaction in 'Much Ado About Nothing'?

The conflict between Beatrice and Benedick dominates the first scene of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, establishing theirs as one of the major relationships and source of action within the play. However, Beatr...

Answered by Roise D. English tutor
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What is blank verse and how does Shakespeare use it?

Blank verse is a type of verse made up of lines of unrhymed iambic pentameter. Let's break this down:Iambic pentameter refers to how many syllables there are in a line and the way that they are stressed. ...

Answered by Jennie H. English tutor
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Compare how two poets present ideas of power in Ozymandias and another poem in the [Power and Conflict] anthology

Both Shelley's 'Ozymandias' and Blake's 'London' show how nature will always be more powerful than mankind and the attempts made by humans to control it are powerful. The statue in Shelley's 'Ozymandias' ...

Answered by Asha O. English tutor
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