Elizabeth Shaw
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Having worked as an English Literature tutor, I enjoy helping students to understand literary texts and to develop their ideas. I love discussing different interpretations of literature and seeing texts from a new perspective as a result of these discussions.
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Answered a Question in Christina Rossetti
In many of her poems, Rossetti explores the significance of individual agency and decision making. She shows that poor decision-making and a lack of self-mastery can lead to dire consequences. For... -
Answered a Question in The Book Thief
In The Book Thief, color is linked to the complex and ambiguous nature of human morality. Colors are associated with beauty, goodness, and positivity in the book, but are also associated with... -
Answered a Question in The Odyssey
In Greek mythology, thunderbolts are associated with Zeus, the god of thunder, lightning, and the sky. Zeus is the ruler of all the gods, which gives him immense power and authority. In many Greek... -
Answered a Question in The Great Gatsby
Gatsby is caught up in the idea of the "American Dream." This is the concept that anyone, no matter how poor, has the opportunity to achieve prosperity and success if they work hard enough. Born to... -
Answered a Question in The Inner City Mother Goose
In this collection of poetry, Moskovitz gives the traditional Mother Goose nursery rhymes an inner-city spin. She depicts the stark reality of urban life, drawing attention to social issues such as...
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