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How strong is Macbeth? Tragic hero or coward?

In what ways is Macbeth a strong tragic hero, or a coward too afraid to go against his wife and do the right thing?

GCSE English Literature, Shakespeare

Macbeth's indecision- analysis of the dagger soliloquy

Exploring two soliloquies of Macbeth - one in 1.7 where he considers all the reasons not to kill Duncan, and one in 2.1 where he sees the vision of a dagger.

GCSE English Literature, Shakespeare

Exploring A Peasant

Looking at RS Thomas' poem for meaning and technique

Exploring In Cardigan Market

Going through the meaning and technique in Brian Morris' atypical sonnet

How important is the Prologue of Doctor Faustus?

How important is the Prologue in understanding the play? I explore Faustus as a Renaissance man, a tragic hero, and an Everyman. Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus for A Level English Literature.

Fair is foul- the key quotes in Macbeth's early scenes

"Fair is foul" say the Witches. How important is the deceptive nature of appearances in the play? Looks at key quotes up to "Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent underneath it."

 

GCSE English Literature, Shakespeare

Margaret Hale as a subversive heroine in North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

In what ways is Margaret a subversive heroine in North and South?

A Level English Literature, Elizabeth Gaskell

North & South by Elizabeth Gaskell, Commentary Ch 46-52

A visit to Helstone reveals how much Margaret has changed. Bell’s death leaves her a wealthy heiress, while Thornton struggles for money. Her business proposition finally brings them together again.

A Level English Literature, Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South

North & South by Elizabeth Gaskell, Commentary Ch 40-45

Mr Bell visits and further contrasts are drawn between North and South. Mr Hale dies, and Margaret returns to London. A Level English Literature, Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South.

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell, Commentary Ch 36-39

Boucher commits suicide, and Nicholas finds work with Thornton. A Level English Literature, Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South.