Not to fear – poetry is one of the simplest, most beautiful ways for authors to express meaning, and also – some of the shortest pieces you’ll have to analyse (hooray).
Revising Lord of the Flies: Key Quotes and Themes
Most English Literature exams follow the same pattern of asking students to analyse a specific set passage from a text...
Hoop op Welvaart: A Beautiful Floating Home
A fantastic opportunity to acquire this fully functioning 65 ft. x 13.5 ft. Dutch Sailing Tjalk. Built in 1907, the boat has been our happy home...
Storm on the Island and The Prelude: GCSE Poem Analysis
The theme of nature, and our societal and personal battles with the natural environment, forms a key part of...
What’s the difference between themes, motifs and symbols?
Themes, motifs and symbols are all commonly discussed in English lessons – but students are often left confused on the exact definitions...
Revising Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Key Quotes and Themes
When revising any texts for GCSE English Literature, making sure that you are confident with the overall narrative is the first place to start...
Focus on: English Grammar Terminology
In the UK schooling system, whether at 11+, 13+, GCSE or A Level – formal grammar does play a large part of studies...
Getting started with Jekyll and Hyde: Key Context
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is one of the most challenging texts set at GCSE level, but also one of the most rewarding...
Lord of the Flies: Chapter 1 Close Analysis (“The Sound of the Shell”)
Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a commonly set text for GCSE English Literature. It deals with key themes of...
AQA “Power and Conflict”: Ozymandias and Kamikaze analysis
The current educational situation is more challenging than ever, with closing schools and exam uncertainties impacting students...
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