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AS and A Level: English
9,456 AS and A Level English essays
- Marked by Teachers essays 120
- Peer Reviewed essays 100
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Tennessee Williams wrote in a letter that It (Streetcar) is a tragedy with the classic aim of producing a catharsis of pity and terror and in order to do that, Blanche must finally have the understanding and compass
5 star(s)A very effective essay which addresses the question in detail and shows a balanced appraisal of the key characters.
*****…- Essay length: 1760 words
- Submitted: 15/10/2011
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Marked by teacher:
Karen Reader
22/02/2012 -
Reviewed by:
groat
23/03/2012
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'Cleopatra is often interpreted as the designing woman who brings down a worthy soldier and ruler, but this view is simplistic.' How do you, in the 21st century, respond to Shakespeare's dramatic presentation of Cleopatra?
5 star(s)It is evident here how a thoughtful title can help to give an essay structure and direction. The writer has given a lively and sophisticated response to a well-phrased question.…
- Essay length: 1718 words
- Submitted: 02/01/2009
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Marked by teacher:
Val Shore
25/02/2012
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Reviewed by:
01/07/2012
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In Tess of the DUrbervilles, how does Hardy present Tess and Angels relationship as one that is destined to fail?
5 star(s)An excellent essay. It remains focused on the title throughout, and each paragraph builds on the previous one to create a convincing argument. The writer has a really thorough knowledge…
- Essay length: 1667 words
- Submitted: 22/01/2012
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Marked by teacher:
Val Shore
17/06/2112
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TO WHAT EXTENT CAN A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE BE CALLED A TRAGEDY?
5 star(s)This is a very strong essay - well expressed, perceptive and effectively researched, showing an excellent knowledge of the text. Occasionally there is too much context at the expense of…
- Essay length: 2052 words
- Submitted: 17/12/2010
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Marked by teacher:
Roz Shipway
22/02/2012
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Journeying in Hardy's "At Castle Boterel"
5 star(s)An excellent essay, which demonstrates understanding of how poetic technique and subject matter are intricately linked and used to craft and create meaning. The writer understands and can explain the…
- Essay length: 1537 words
- Submitted: 03/11/2009
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Marked by teacher:
Val Shore
21/03/2012
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Classics in Friel's Translations
5 star(s)A very articulate, perceptive commentary, which shows excellent knowledge of text, critical response and classical as well as Irish contexts. *****…
- Essay length: 1445 words
- Submitted: 10/09/2008
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Marked by teacher:
Karen Reader
01/03/2012
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Discuss how Iago manipulates language to achieve his aims
5 star(s)This is an excellent analytical essay that shows a good understanding of the text and an excellent understanding of the character. There is a full range of points that show…
- Essay length: 2291 words
- Submitted: 07/08/2008
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Marked by teacher:
Laura Gater
22/12/1999
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Larkin is often portrayed as being obsessed by death, but High Windows is as much about life as it is about death. How true do you find this statement?
5 star(s)This is, in many ways, a very good essay that responds sensitively to Larkin's poetry. Its problem is that it never really engages directly with the question, making a…
- Essay length: 1393 words
- Submitted: 03/03/2008
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Marked by teacher:
Tony Scola
04/04/2012
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How effective is the Prologue as an introduction to Romeo and Juliet?
5 star(s)This is a very good essay which supplies an analytical and detailed close reading of the prologue, while at the same time making effective textual links with the rest of…
- Essay length: 1720 words
- Submitted: 05/12/2007
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Marked by teacher:
Katie Dixon
07/03/2012
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The Importance of Being Earnest - 'We live, as I hope you know, Mr Worthing, in an age of ideals' what are these ideals in the context of the play in Act One, and how does Wilde present them to the audience?
5 star(s)A excellent essay: perceptive and cogently argued.…
- Essay length: 1196 words
- Submitted: 29/09/2004
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Marked by teacher:
Tony Scola
04/04/2012
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