Post-16 Support: US Essay Writing Guidance

Post-16 Support: US Essay Writing Guidance

A useful guide and compendium of information to support you in writing US Application Essay. Checklist: Do: Make a list of things that matter to you. What are you passionate about?Prepare to write by reading. Read good quality texts; it will impact your writing!Expect to write several drafts, so start early!Ask people you trust for [...]

Post-16 Support: Writing Personal Statements

Post-16 Support: Writing Personal Statements

This guide offers essential advice for writing a compelling personal statement, including a checklist, character limits, and a focus on relevant experiences. Emphasizing originality, it suggests a structured approach using the ABC rule. Additionally, it highlights the importance of self-expression beyond academic records while providing suggestions for proofreading and avoiding plagiarism.

Frankenstein & Never Let Me Go Comparison

Frankenstein, a gothic fiction written between the Romantic era and the Enlightenment era by Mary Shelley in 1817.  Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go, a subverted dystopian novel published in 2005, is set in an alternate England in the late 1990s. The natural world is highly valued by both Ishiguro and Shelley, as they both [...]

William Blake: ‘The Sick Rose’ Experience

William Blake: ‘The Sick Rose’ Experience

Delve into the haunting beauty of William Blake’s The Sick Rose with Awaken English — your trusted platform for high-quality English Literature resources. Whether you're a teacher planning a lesson or a student preparing for exams, our expertly designed materials offer insightful support for studying this powerful Romantic poem. Explore in-depth analysis of The Sick [...]

How is Nature presented in Romantic Poetry?

Exploring the role of Nature in the works of Romantic Poets William Blake and William Wordsworth. Nature is presented as an essential constituent within Romantic poetry, encompassing the intrinsic pastoral reverence of poets belonging to the Romantic movement. Both William Blake and William Wordsworth are avid disciples of the championing of the natural world and [...]

Wordsworth and Keats: Exemplar Analysis

Wordsworth and Keats: Exemplar Analysis

William Wordsworth and John Keats explore change through Nature's symbolism in their poetry, focusing on themes of aging and loss, while accepting these transitions. Both authors celebrate the natural cycle of life, using the seasons to illustrate change, highlighting a comforting connection to Nature and a shared spiritual experience among humanity.

William Wordsworth: ‘Lines written a few miles above Tintern Abbey’

William Wordsworth: ‘Lines written a few miles above Tintern Abbey’

This resource offers a comprehensive A-Level lesson on Wordsworth's "Lines Written a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey," focusing on Romantic poetry themes like nature and memory. It includes annotated extracts, critical insights, and model responses, supporting teachers and students in mastering analysis for exam preparation and essay writing.

A Streetcar Named Desire: Music

A Streetcar Named Desire: Music

Jancke Dunn's analysis highlights the significant role of music in Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, revealing its function beyond mere realism. The music, including the "Blue Piano" and polka motifs, intensifies character emotions, particularly contrasting Blanche's vulnerability with Stanley's predatory nature, and symbolizes their tragic decline.

Streetcar Named Desire: The Secrets of Blanche and Stanley

Streetcar Named Desire: The Secrets of Blanche and Stanley

This analysis by Jancke Dunn explores the contrasting characters of Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski in Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. It examines themes of secrets, societal norms, and the characters' psychological struggles, illustrating how their opposing natures lead to tragic outcomes, particularly Blanche’s mental decline and catastrophic events.

How does Adichie present Papa’s relationships in Purple Hibiscus

How does Adichie present Papa’s relationships in Purple Hibiscus

Eugene Achike is portrayed as a tyrannical figure, imposing a suffocating religious absolutism on his family while seeking validation through Catholicism. His relationships reflect oppressive patriarchal dynamics, leading to emotional turmoil. Kambili's evolving perspective indicates the shattering of his control, illustrating the destructive interplay between faith, power, and family.