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The essay analyzes Pip's character in Dickens' "Great Expectations," focusing on his moral journey, social aspirations, and inner conflicts. It explores his transformation from a vulnerable, timid child to a penitent adult, emphasizing themes of crime, guilt, and empathy. The narrative employs rich symbolism and introspection to illustrate Pip's growth and self-awareness.
The content outlines key moments in Pip's journey in Dickens' "Great Expectations," focusing on his growth from innocence to maturity. It discusses significant events, relationships, and settings that shape his character, emphasizing the cyclical structure and emotional development reflected in his experiences with Magwitch, Miss Havisham, and Estella.
This character study of Blanche DuBois from A Streetcar Named Desire examines her illusions, vulnerabilities, and eventual downfall. It is designed for GCSE, IGCSE, and A-level English Literature students to enhance their exam responses and deepen their understanding of Tennessee Williams' play. Additional resources are also available.
‘Othello’ is a socio-critique of the flaws in Jacobean society and of the presentation of stereotypes based on race. Shakespeare presents race and the characterization of Othello through his marriage to Desdemona, how others treat him and his initially strong “reputation”. His reputability deteriorates as the play progresses leading to his downfall. Shakespeare exemplifies [...]
The characterisation of Othello was presented through the dominant ideology of the predilection, prejudice and paragon image of race. The portrayal of the eponymous character in the play was stereotypically insinuated to be savage, violent and aggressive; however, was based on falsehood in order to expose Iago’s duplicitous character and ultimately Othello’s hamartia. [...]
The content discusses the portrayal of Black individuals in English literature, focusing on the significance of Shakespearean characters. It highlights the National Theatre podcast that explores the roles of Emilia and Desdemona in "Othello," emphasizing themes of race and representation within these classic narratives.
The class flipchart compares three poems from the 'Poems of the Decade' Forward Anthology, focusing on how age is presented in "Easy Passage," "To My Nine-Year Old Self," and "A Leisure Centre is a Temple of Learning." Note that the latter is included only in the Edexcel International A-Level collection.
Developing the 'Progress Pack' as a resource to support students in literacy, addressing common issues in English classrooms. This initiative has helped streamline teaching workloads, reduce waste, and foster student autonomy. Over time, the pack has evolved to include diverse literacy aids, enhancing individualized support for all students.
How do the poets present femininity and relationships within ‘Eat Me’ and ‘Material’? Conclusion Ultimately, Ros Barber and Patience Agbabi both illustrate the intimate relationships; natural femininity and expectations that society has of women in their presentation of a toxic romantic relationship in ‘Eat Me’ and the overwhelming desire to emulate her mother in ‘Material’. [...]
Anonymous exemplar essay exploring the Sublime in: William Wordsworth's 'Lines written a few miles above Tintern Abbey' Lord Byron's 'Lines Inscribed Upon a Cup Formed From a Skull’ Samuel Taylor Coleridge's 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' Consider how poets within the Romantic anthology present themes of the Sublime The presentation of the Sublime [...]
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