Beste Carol Romeos Podcasts (2024)

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Romeo and Juliet episode 10 - Time 25:58

29d ago25:58

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Subcsribe to GCSE English Revisionpod + here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/227488/subscribe Our tenth episode on Romeo and Juliet means that we are starting to explore some of the more niche questions that could come up. But remember, just because this question is an unlikely one, there is a whole lot of stuff in here that could be used in other essa…

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Romeo and Juliet Episode 9 - The Friar 25:36

29d ago25:36

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Subcsribe to GCSE English Revisionpod + here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/227488/subscribe A dear friend in your time of need, or a traitor and a coward? No, not a question about Mr Forster - although, you'd have a point - but instead an exploration of a seemingly minor but actually very important character within the play: the Friar. Download the a…

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🔒 Romeo and Juliet Episode 8 - Fate 25:42

29d ago25:42

25:42

Subscriber-only episode Subcsribe to GCSE English Revisionpod + here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/227488/subscribe Fate... the idea that everything is predestined, that the very fact that you are here listening to this podcast was somehow preordained and written into the cosmos. Hopefully you will find the next twenty-five minutes less painful than …

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🔒 A Christmas Carol episode 5 - Social Message 29:01

6M ago29:01

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Subscriber-only episode Subcsribe to GCSE English Revisionpod + here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/227488/subscribe You can't really write about A Christmas Carol without getting into Dickens' social message; so why not turn it into an entire essay, we thought. Enjoy! Get the hand out here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LeEqKrpEIe-4Djdnet7PXjEaHQ_…

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A Christmas Carol episode 6 - The Supernatural 28:51

6M ago28:51

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Subcsribe to GCSE English Revisionpod + here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/227488/subscribe Can you become a better person without the help of four spirits? Perhaps so, but it might not be as fun or filled with powerful imagery. Lock in for a spooky journey, as we look at how you turn Dickens' ghostly figures into a top level response. Get the hand o…

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A Christmas Carol episode 7 - Hope 29:39

6M ago29:39

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Subcsribe to GCSE English Revisionpod + here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/227488/subscribe Hope is a beautiful thing. It rings through Dickens' novella like the bells of Christmas day, but is it the right kind of hope? Let's look at how a relatively simple idea can be transformed into a top-level essay response. Get the hand out here: https://drive.…

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Macbeth episode 5 - To what extent is Macbeth a hero? 30:01

6M ago30:01

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Subcsribe to GCSE English Revisionpod + here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/227488/subscribe The best essays will move around a text and show a detailed understanding of the work as a whole. And you will need to be able to do this to ace this question. Can a man who murders his king be called a hero? In order to be a true villain, do you perhaps need …

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🔒 A Christmas Carol episode 8 - Death 27:21

6M ago27:21

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Subscriber-only episode Subcsribe to GCSE English Revisionpod + here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/227488/subscribe Death, death and more death. But does it have to be as gloomy as all that? Mr Forster and Mr Gallie explore how your essay on death in A Christmas Carol may have a surprisingly uplifting vibe. Get the hand out here: https://drive.google…

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A Christmas Carol episode 9 - Happiness 27:22

6M ago27:22

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Subcsribe to GCSE English Revisionpod + here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/227488/subscribe Happiness, the key to a long and... happy life. In this episode we look at the many forms happiness takes in the novella and ask what does it really mean to be happy (hint: it's not about money!). Get the hand out here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MmGVFxk…

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🔒 Romeo and Juliet episode 6 - The Nurse 26:56

6M ago26:56

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Subscriber-only episode Subcsribe to GCSE English Revisionpod + here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/227488/subscribe An unlikey character question? Perhaps, but one that may unlock interesting ideas for other questions as well. We explore the significance of the Nurse and how you could use her to explore the deeper themes in the play. Get the hand out…

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Romeo and Juliet episode 7 - Change 27:10

6M ago27:10

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Subcsribe to GCSE English Revisionpod + here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/227488/subscribe A change is as good as the rest, they say. But is that true for our star-cross'd lovers? Mr Forster and Mr Gallie explore how you would construct and execute a top level essay on what Shakespeare's tragedy teaches us about the power of change. Get the hand out…

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Macbeth episode 6 - Attitudes to the Supernatural 26:33

6M ago26:33

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Subcsribe to GCSE English Revisionpod + here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/227488/subscribe In this episode of RevisionPod, we look at Macbeth and Banquo's contrasting attitudes to the supernatural and what it can tell us about beliefs at the time (hint: don't trust those witches!). Get the hand out here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hjc-y0fuRkQa…

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Romeo and Juliet episode 5 - Death 29:08

6M ago29:08

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A nice cheery one for you today listeners, as we explore the theme of death in Romeo and Juliet! Subcsribe to GCSE English Revisionpod + here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/227488/subscribe Get the hand out here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OGOFqnVS99TzJLhXY_nINm2kg2vrN6Og/view?usp=sharing Follow us on X: @Grevisionpod Email us: englishrevisionpo…

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What does the Ghost of Christmas Past teach Scrooge? A Christmas Carol explained for GCSE English Literature 7:30

9M ago7:30

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Looking at what Scrooge learns through seeing scenes of his lonely childhood, his generous boss Fezziwig and the heartbreaking time when Belle broke off their engagement.Von Sophie Toovey

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What does Marley teach Scrooge? A Christmas Carol explained for GCSE English Literature 5:54

9M ago5:54

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What does Marley teach Scrooge? How Dickens shows the ghost of his old partner to be judged in the afterlife for what he failed to do in his lifetime.Von Sophie Toovey

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What's wrong with Scrooge? Explaining A Christmas Carol for GCSE English Literature 14:00

9M ago14:00

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What's wrong with the way Ebenezer Scrooge chooses to live his life anyway? Surely it's his business if he wants to keep his money to himself? This podcast gives an overview of why Dickens suggests that Scrooge's attitude is problematic.Von Sophie Toovey

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Carol Romeo "The Healing Heart of God." Podcast Topic: Be A Powerful Woman Of God: A Testament of His Goodness 23:39

1y ago23:39

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If I were to ask you, "Are you a carrier of the power of God?" would your answer be, "Yes?" Or...if not, do you know how to achieve it? It is Jesus' promise to impart to you all that you need so that your life would be a testimony to His righteousness and His power. From these pages, you will hear the voice of the Father speaking through women just…

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Carol Romeo "The Healing Heart of God." Podcast Topic: "Traveling with A Life Giver" 24:03

1+ y ago24:03

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Are you a survivor of verbal, physical, emotional, sexual or spiritual abuse? If you are, or if you know someone who is, this book is for you. The healing journey can be diﬃcult and lonely. Pain is isolating. Your pain may be isolating you. Do you realize that the Life-Giver, Jesus Christ, wants to journey with you through your pain? Traveling with…

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My Mother’s Perfume by Pascale Petit - GCSE Poetry explored 14:00

1+ y ago14:00

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Discussing the themes and images in 'My Mother's Perfume', particularly the sinister tone and atmosphere as the persona has a toxic relationship with the mother.Von Sophie Toovey

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Carol Romeo "The Healing Heart of God." Podcast Topic: "Journey Into Wholeness" 27:12

1+ y ago27:12

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Have you heard the statement, "God takes our mess and tums it into our life-message?" Well, that is exactly what He did for me. If you are suffering from emotional wounds and harmful behaviors that you are ready to change, Jesus is ready to help you. There is nothing worse than knowing you need to make a change in your life, but not know how to do …

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Who is trapped and powerless in Of Mice and Men? 9:31

1+ y ago9:31

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GCSE English Literature podcast exploring who is trapped and powerless in Of Mice and Men, looking at George's predicament in having to shoot Lennie to save him from Curley.Von Sophie Toovey

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Justice in To Kill a Mockingbird 19:16

1+ y ago19:16

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A GCSE English Literature revision podcast exploring how imperialism and the legacy of slavery affect justice in the novel and how this theme connects the threads of Boo Radley and Tom Robinson's stories.Von Sophie Toovey

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Carol Romeo "The Healing Heart of God." Podcast Topic: "Expect the Miraculous Book" 19:01

1+ y ago19:01

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Miracles are not just delegated to the past. God has more of Himself that He wants to reveal to you hidden in the nature of His Spirit. The experiences that I share are just how they occurred. You will see that God meets us in many varied ways: subtle and miraculous. He is a big God who, I believe, desires for us to know Him in His bigness. Will yo…

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"The Healing Heart of God." with Author Carol Romeo & Guest Speaker Christy 51:19

1+ y ago51:19

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Miracles are not just delegated to the past. God has more of Himself that He wants to reveal to you hidden in the nature of His Spirit. The experiences that I & Christy share are just how they occurred. You will see that God meets us in many varied ways: subtle and miraculous. He is a big God who, I believe, desires for us to know Him in His bignes…

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Analysing Romeo: impulsive and fighting for masculinity 12:57

2y ago12:57

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How impulsive is Romeo in Shakespeare's tragedy? In this podcast I explore some different critical viewpoints, such as Romeo as a character fighting for masculine identity, and Romeo as 'tamed' by Juliet. GCSE English Literature, Romeo and Juliet by William ShakespeareVon Sophie Toovey

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”Change is at the heart of North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell” 14:09

2+ y ago14:09

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Unpacking how Elizabeth Gaskell's novel is structured as a Bildungsroman around the change of Margaret Hale, and also how Thornton changes too from a Malthusian autocrat to someone prepared to make a difference in the lives of his workers. A Level English Literature, North and SouthVon Sophie Toovey

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What is the role of Lady Catherine in Pride and Prejudice? 16:16

2+ y ago16:16

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Looking at how Austen satirises her society's obsession with social rank, and shows how Darcy changes and develops through comparing him with his aunt and her traditional views on marriage.Von Sophie Toovey

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Which writers influenced Jane Austen and is there a moral to her stories? 18:15

2+ y ago18:15

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This podcast explores the way that Austen differs from other female novelists of her time, who often wrote melodramatic stories of virtuous heroines, kidnapped, and forced to suffer, before being rewarded with happy marriages. Austen's realism means that she avoids some of the black-and-white simplicity of Miss Prism's pronouncement: "The good ende…

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For whom do you feel the most sympathy in Pride and Prejudice? 20:13

2+ y ago20:13

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I explore how to approach this essay question when the marking is weighted towards context. Looking at Charlotte Lucas and lack of female empowerment and choices, Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy as a misunderstood hero. Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice for GCSE English Literature.Von Sophie Toovey

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What’s wrong with Lydia and Wickham in Pride and Prejudice? 21:16

2+ y ago21:16

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In this episode I explain the flaws in Lydia and Wickham's characters, and how Lydia's decision to run away with Wickham nearly ruins the lives of the whole family. Thankfully, Darcy comes to the rescue as the true hero of the story, not even seeking credit for his actions. Austen uses Lydia and Wickham to show the severe consequences of impropriet…

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Is North and South more centred around romance than industry? 17:15

2+ y ago17:15

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Exploring the viewpoint that North and South is more centred around romance than industry. The reality is that Gaskell intertwines the romance plot with her industrial focus throughout the novel. I look at Chapter 10, where John and Margaret first clash in their ideologies about the ethics of industry, and where Gaskell lays the ground for their fu…

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How is Catherine important to A View From the Bridge by Arthur Miller? 9:22

2+ y ago9:22

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This podcast looks at the character of Catherine and how she represents youth and vitality in Arthur Miller's play. She catalyses Eddie Carbone's tragic fall and also provides a foil to his wife, Beatrice. Arguably she replaces one patriarchal authority for another when she marries Rodolpho, but there are signs Catherine has learned to assert her o…

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The working class in Elizabeth Gaskell’s North and South 21:20

2+ y ago21:20

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Is it true that Gaskell's sympathies lie chiefly with the working class? In this episode, I look at the different divisions in the Victorian social structure, and how the characters of Bessy Higgins and the Boucher family create pathos in the novel. A Level English Literature, Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South…

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Why is marriage so important in ’Pride and Prejudice’? 17:45

2+ y ago17:45

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Why does everyone want or need to get married in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice? In this episode I unpack more about the situation of Mrs Bennet, young unmarried girls like Jane, Elizabeth and Charlotte Lucas, and then why men like Mr Collins would also be under pressure to find a wife. I explore why Bingley's sisters want him to marry Georgiana…

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Is pleasing their families more important to the characters of Pride and Prejudice than pleasing themselves? 16:04

2+ y ago16:04

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Looking at the ideas Austen presents through the actions of Jane, Elizabeth and Charlotte Lucas, and how she suggests that young women should not be pressured into a loveless marriage merely for economic security. Through the actions of Bingley and Darcy, she also suggests that love justifies going against the judgement of your family, especially w…

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What is the importance of Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice? 12:46

3y ago12:46

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Looking at how Darcy initially seems to be the antagonist of the novel, exhibiting pride and prejudice, but how Austen uses the characters of Collins and Wickham to then contrast to his heroic nature. Darcy learns from his mistakes, and ultimately rescues Lydia in a selfless and generous act of heroism. This moral character is what Austen values, a…

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What is the importance of Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice? 10:12

3y ago10:12

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Looking at how Austen uses Elizabeth Bennet to question society's definitions of propriety, female accomplishment, social values on marriage, and suggest a vision for mutual companionship and compatability. Also looking at the Bildungsroman structure and how Elizabeth's realisation of her own pride and prejudice lead to her development and maturati…

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Tips for writing a GCSE English Literature essay with context 15:45

3y ago15:45

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I give my top tips for writing a GCSE Literature essay, where the weighting is towards context, and use a question on Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' as a worked example from WJEC English Literature. I talk about the importance of the question focus, returning to it throughout the essay, and avoiding the info dump of contextual information, instead …

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What was life like for girls in Jane Austen‘s time? 11:58

3y ago11:58

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Exploring how lockdown can help us understand the monotony and the small radius of life for girls in Austen's day. For the Bennet family in Pride and Prejudice, all living under one roof, life is pretty stressful. The situation with the house being entailed to the next male relative also creates a pressure cooker effect, but Elizabeth refuses to bo…

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Power Struggle in Elizabeth Gaskell‘s North & South 12:38

3y ago12:38

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“The power struggle between men and women is at the heart of North and South.” This podcast explores this essay question, looking at the conflict between Margaret and Thornton, but also the wider class conflict in the novel.Von Sophie Toovey

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North & South by Elizabeth Gaskell, Setting 9:33

3y ago9:33

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London, Helstone and Milton. What do these different settings represent? A Level English Literature. Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South.Von Sophie Toovey

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Exploring memories in WJEC Poems for GCSE English Literature 12:01

3y ago12:01

12:01

Making connections and exploring memories in Jugged Hare, From Father to Son and His Father, Singing- from the WJEC Poetry anthology for controlled assessment.Von Sophie Toovey

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Jugged Hare by Jean Earle, GCSE Poetry Analysis 19:06

3y ago19:06

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Exploring the meaning of 'Jugged Hare' for GCSE English Literature. This poem is part of WJEC's anthology for controlled assessment.Von Sophie Toovey

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His Father, Singing by Leslie Norris, GCSE Poetry Analysis 21:12

3+ y ago21:12

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Exploring the language, technique and structure of 'His Father, Singing', with a focus upon the theme of memory. For WJEC English Literature GCSE. I've previously published an episode looking at 'From Father to Son' and these two poems can be compared for controlled assessment. I bring together some points of comparison at the end of the podcast.…

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From Father to Son by Emyr Humphreys, GCSE Poetry Analysis 13:05

3+ y ago13:05

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Exploring the language, technique and structure of From Father to Son, with a focus upon the theme of memory. For WJEC English Literature GCSE.Von Sophie Toovey

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Lady Macbeth and the rejection of femininity 16:38

3+ y ago16:38

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In order to kill the king, Lady Macbeth has to reject her feminine nature. Through close reference to Act 1 scene 5, examine how Shakespeare presents this, and the impact it has on the rest of the play. I explore how to approach this question for GCSE English Literature.Von Sophie Toovey

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The problem of loneliness in Of Mice and Men 6:07

3+ y ago6:07

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GCSE English Literature revision podcast, exploring the theme of loneliness in Of Mice and Men and unpacking how the setting of 1930s America helps us to understand this context.Von Sophie Toovey

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How to write a poetry comparison essay (GCSE English Literature) 11:14

3+ y ago11:14

11:14

Top tips for the poetry comparison controlled assessment task, and could also be applied to the unseen poetry unit too. GCSE English Literature revision podcast.Von Sophie Toovey

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How to write an essay (To Kill a Mockingbird for GCSE English Literature) 7:52

3+ y ago7:52

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How can you write an essay that addresses all the different aspects of context: the time the novel is set (1930s southern states USA), when it was written, and how it is received at different times? A revision podcast for GCSE English Literature.Von Sophie Toovey

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What is Aunt Alexandra's role in To Kill a Mockingbird? 8:21

3+ y ago8:21

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A GCSE English Literature revision podcast exploring Aunt Alexandra's character in the novel and what she represents in terms of typical 1930s southern women.Von Sophie Toovey

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