The differences and similarities between 'The Red Room' and 'Farthing House'
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Two opposing ways of life are already developing- outline the differences between Ralph and Jack, which help, cause this.
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The relationship between George and Lennie is unique; describe the ways in which it is unique. Of Mice and Men.
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With close reference to a Christmas Carol, show how Dickens traces Scrooges change of character during the course of the novel. Refer to the social conditions of the time in your answer.
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How Does Stienbeck Achieve A Sense of Impending Tragedy In "Of Mice and Men"?
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To What Extent is "The Woman in Black"A Traditional Ghost Story?
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Discuss how Charlotte Bronte uses setting to reflect the development of the character of Jane Eyre.
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Report on the subject of Billy Casper being on probation.
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Trace the theme of madness and supernatural in Emily Bront->'s "Wuthering Heights".
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With close reference to "The Black Veil" and "The Signalman" consider how successful they are as mystery stories. In your answer you should consider:-the criteria for a good mystery story-the use of structure to build suspense
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