Category: GCSE English Literature
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Word of the Week: ‘Analyse’
What does ‘analyse’ actually mean? If there’s one word that can instantly lift your GCSE English work, it’s analyse. You’ve probably seen it in your exam questions, your teacher’s feedback, and mark schemes – but what does it actually mean? To analyse means to examine something in detail to understand how it works or what…
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Why Is The Opening of Macbeth So Effective?
Why the start of Macbeth is so effective – and slightly terrifying (especially for a contemporary audience) “When shall we three meet again” The opening scene of Macbeth may only be short, but it’s a powerhouse of mystery, mood, and meaning. Here’s why Shakespeare starts the play exactly this way, and why it matters. Summary…