Exposure by Wilfred Owen and Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord Tennyson are two tricky poems...
GCSE Poetry Comparison: “Flag” by John Agard and “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae
Analysing unseen poetry is a vital skill for GCSE English Literature – no matter which exam board you’re studying with...
Compare Cousin Kate by Christina Rosetti and Poison Tree by William Blake (Edexcel GCSE)
A sample GCSE essay demonstrating a comparison between "Cousin Kate" by Christina Rosetti and "Poison Tree" by William Blake...
An essay analysis of “Partition” and “What were They Like” (OCR)
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...
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...
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...