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English Literature 2 – Tragedy, Monsters & Moral Questions

Dive into human struggles, haunting tales, and unforgettable voices.

Created by CrashCourse
16 Modules

This course ventures through ancient epics and modern masterpieces. You’ll explore The Odyssey, Oedipus Rex, Hamlet, Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Things Fall Apart, along with poetry by Sylvia Plath and Langston Hughes. Discover how literature tackles fate, justice, gender, identity, and the monsters—real and imagined—that shape our world.

Skills you’ll gain

  • Textual Analysis – Learn how to closely read and interpret literature, identifying key themes, symbols, and techniques with confidence.

  • Critical Thinking – Evaluate characters, plots, and ideas from multiple perspectives, considering historical, cultural, and moral contexts.

  • Essay Writing – Build strong arguments, structure essays effectively, and write clearly and persuasively under exam conditions.

  • Comparative Skills – Compare texts across time periods, genres, and themes—spotting both similarities and subtle contrasts.

  • Understanding Literary Devices – Recognise and analyse techniques like metaphor, irony, foreshadowing, and narrative voice.

  • Historical & Social Context – Connect literature to the world it reflects, including themes like gender, race, class, politics, and power.

  • Confidence in Discussion – Express opinions clearly, support ideas with evidence, and engage in thoughtful discussion about complex issues.

  • Exam & Assessment Readiness – Practise the skills needed to tackle GCSE and A-Level style questions with clarity, focus, and flair.

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English Literature

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