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 [...]
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Never Let Me Go: Key Quotations by Theme
Settings “A car was a rarity. And the sight of one in the distance was sometimes enough to cause bedlam during a class” p34 “Miss Emily…we probably recognised that it was her presence, intimidating thought it was, that made us feel so safe at Hailsham.” P39 “Normal people outside” p69 “One of the boys asked [...]
‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy
The content presents a 40-minute analytical podcast on Carol Ann Duffy's "War Photographer," tailored for Edexcel IGCSE English Literature students. It emphasizes detailed analysis, exploring imagery and language structure while modeling effective analytical techniques. This resource aims to enhance students' understanding and confidence in poetry for exam preparation.
‘Piano’ by D H Lawrence
The content provides resources for students studying the poem "Piano," including a glossary of terms and an annotated version of the poem. It features a video analysis aimed at GCSE and IGCSE students, breaking down language, structure, and key quotations to enhance analytical writing and exam preparation skills.
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.
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