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Although ‘The Son’s Veto’ and ‘Samphire’ have distinct storylines and endings, they share similarities in their depiction of the female leads. Both portray the women as delicate, exposed, and troubled by uncertainty about themselves, making them central to their individual narratives. When comparing the two women in “Samphire,” it’s clear that they share many similarities. […]

Both poets focus on different aspects of the fish’s lives. Heaney focus’s mainly on the sleek physicality of the trout and the fact that it is a guided missile, full of energy and this point reinstates the fact that it is very powerful, not dangerous or aggressive. It also contributes to the very militaristic style […]

Entry 1 – Today at work, I learned that my son’s father, Edward, will be returning home tomorrow with his new wife. The maids have been gossiping about her, describing her as having a ‘rosy cheeked, titsy-tosy little body’. I know they talk about me too and have asked my son to find out what […]

Although both of the stories I have studied had the same message about womanising the era’s in which they were written changed the endings. The pre-twentieth text story was written by Thomas Hardy in 1850’s and was called “Tony Kytes, The Arch Deceiver”. When women were very much dominated by men and marriage was thrived […]

In the poem, the hawk establishes its dominance and superiority over other animals by claiming to sit at the top of the wood, with closed eyes. This suggests that the hawk is unbothered and untouchable, as no other animal would dare to cross its power. The hawk’s perfection is emphasized by mentioning that it does […]

We can infer that the overall tone of the text is lighthearted and that Tony Kytes is the subject of village gossip due to Carter’s apparent knowledge of him. According to Carter, Tony is a womanizer and a deceitful character with a penchant for attracting women. Despite this, Tony’s physical appearance is described as unremarkable […]

Dear Sister: How are you? I can’t remember the last time saw you all together. I been at the front line for only one a night and already it seems like I’ve been out here for ages. It’s always so quiet, eerily quiet except for the odd rifle grenade that comes over the trenches. But […]

While being led into the factory, I remained vigilant and observed my surroundings. The fellow employees were engrossed in their duties and hardly acknowledged me. Abruptly, the guide ceased speaking, causing me to nearly bump into a woman who faced me with an intense gaze. Perceiving her anticipation for my reaction, I was bewildered and […]

‘Tony Kytes The Arch Deceiver’ is set in the nineteenth century and is a Short story about lust and indecision. The story speaks of a country life in a small town, where everyone seems to know everyone else’s business. One man’s decision to marry a certain lady is the common knowledge of the whole town […]

The poems I will be discussing in my English coursework include Snake by DH Lawrence, Medallion and The arrival of the Bee Box by Sylvia Plath, and Horses by Edwin Muir. In the coursework, we had to analyze two poems – Snake and Medallion – both of which center around the theme of snakes. We […]

The two books I have chosen to compare are The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro and A Fragment of Stained Glass by D. H. Lawrence. This essay will give a brief outline of both texts, I have studied, and show any similarities or differences, I have found between them. Kazuo Ishiguro wrote The […]

The Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck provides numerous insights into daily life in 1930s Midwest America. Additionally, it serves as a forceful critique of society, evident in both its structure and its portrayal of characters. Similar to countless other families, the Joads are forced to leave their land by remote banks and embark on a […]

Physical journeys shape our lives in everything we do and think. These journeys often lead to inner journeys as well, which can lead to self-actualisation. These experiences can alter a person’s perspective by providing them with new information and ideas. So, a physical journey basically allows a person to experience new things, while at the […]

‘Journey’s End’ is set in the front line trenches of World War I. The play begins on the evening of Monday, 18th March 1918. The war is nearing an end (the First World War started in 1914 and finished in 1918). Hardy, an officer in another company, is preparing to hand over the dug out […]

R. C Sherriff was born in the 1896 to a middle class family. He went to Kingston Grammar School and then went to university at the New College in Oxford, where upon leaving university he joined his father’s insurance business. But shortly after the start of the war he joined the army, he applied for […]

As I write this, I cannot help but feel dreadfully alone. I no longer have an officer to rely on and I feel as though I have lost my best friend. Before I go any further I sadly have to note the fact that Osborne was hit in the hand by a grenade which sadly […]

Before Act 2, Scene 1 Osborne was putting a drunken Stanhope to sleep. Osborne gets ready for bed as he hears the rumble of the distant guns. The act ends with a feeling of tension and suspense. Act 2 begins with a feeling of hope. Trotter has comical conversation with Mason about how he likes […]

The title of the poem ‘Medallion’ automatically conjures up the image of a gold medal with a picture on it, usually awarded to commemorate an achievement. The first stanza, comprising of three lines, sets the scene for the rest of the poem. There is a gate with a moon and a star carved into the […]

In this essay, I will compare two stories that depict different time periods: “Tony Kytes”, set around 1870, and “Tickets Please”, set around 1918. The latter story takes place after the war and portrays a world where women were more independent and vocal about their rights. It was common for women to work in traditionally […]

‘Journey’s End’ is R. C. Sheriff’s portrayal of life during the First World War. First performed in 1928, the play is based on his own experiences serving in the army during wartime. In the play, he revives the conditions that he and his comrades lived and fought in and the challenges they had to face. […]

Following a two-day journey, I reached my destination on a Monday evening and was fortunate enough to have my uncle recommend me at Dennis’s firm. Despite this, nobody suspects the reality and perceives it as an unanticipated occurrence that I am here. The trenches are dissimilar to what I anticipated with occasional rifle shots similar […]

Throughout the play, ‘Journey’s End’, R. C. Sherriff provides a range of characters portraying different personalities and backgrounds. One of these characters is a boy called Raleigh. The dramatic intention of this character is to symbolise the youth and naivety of the many young officers who died during trench warfare. In addition he is used […]