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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Frankenstein: Key Quotations by Theme
This resource compiles essential quotations from Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" organized by key themes for A-Level English Literature students. It aids in analytical essay preparation and revises crucial concepts such as creation, gender, and intertextuality. Each quote enhances understanding and fosters sophisticated argument development, ultimately supporting high-level academic performance.
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 [...]
ESL: Natural World
ESL Natural World Week 1 Vocabulary Quizizz PODCAST: Living on Earth English Language podcast focusing on the environment and climate change Tier 2 Vocabulary and Definitions: VocabularyDefinition1Artificial (adj.)Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally2AlternativeAnother or different option, possibility or choice3Ecologists (n.)People who study the relationship between living things and their environment4Scarce (adj.)Something [...]
The Significance of Nature in ‘Lines Written a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey’
Write about the significance of Nature in the poem, and the speaker’s relationship with Nature: In regards to William Wordsworth and his poetry, including ‘Lines written a few miles above Tintern Abbey’, nature is one of the most prevalent and significant themes, an overriding thread used to highlight his spirituality, personal traumas and socio-political criticism. [...]
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