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This document outlines the primary theories of International Relations with the big idea, key concepts, arguments for and against as well as corresponding summaries to each theory. The notes are structured to help simplify complex terms and assist in memorisation, particularly suited to revision for closed book examinations. Also includes a bonus section on key treaties and contextual events to assist with essay writing. Sections Covered: - Realism - Classical Realism - Structural / Neorea...

A short introduction to the Victorian era for English Literature. A common literary period for any GCSE or A Level English Literature study. This essential basics bundle gives a quick and essential insight into the Victorian period covering history, feminism and prominent authors giving you the groundwork to apply some literary context.

A short introduction to Thomas Hardy. Thomas Hardy is one of the most famous writers of the Victorian era with his works often used in both GCSE and A Level English Literature study. This short presentation gives a quick and essential insight into Hardy covering some of his works, quotes, attitudes and opinions - ideal for giving you the groundwork to apply some wider reading knowledge.

A short introduction to Victorian Literary History. The Victorian era is one of the most significant periods in literary history and an area which is likely to come up in many GCSE and A Level English Literature studies. This short presentation gives a quick and essential insight into Victorian Literary History covering a brief timeline of literary history, significant events of the Victorian era, characteristics and prominent authors - ideal for giving you the groundwork to apply some historica...

A short introduction to feminism. Feminism is a frequent and (almost) guaranteed topic to come up in any GCSE or A Level English Literature study. This short presentation gives a quick and essential insight into "what is feminism?", the literary theory of feminism, and a history of feminist movements - ideal for giving you the groundwork to apply some historical and literary contexts.

A short introduction to the Victorian period. The Victorian era is one of the most significant eras from a literary context and this short presentation gives quick and essential insight into some of the historical contexts of Victorian Britain. There is a short addition of the Medieval period to provide a comparative context. Topics covered include significant events of the era, prominent authors and overview of the period.

The following is an example essay discussing the portrayal of religious discrimination in literary writing throughout time. William Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’ and Michel Houellebecq’s ‘Submission’ are used to explore the topic. The essay was originally written for the AQA GCE A Level English Specification as a Coursework submission and received full marks after moderation, awarded an A* at A Level.

The following is two example essays exploring the topics of ‘Identity’ in Arundhati Roy’s ‘The God of Small Things’ and ‘Individuality’ in Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ respectively. Both essays were written from previously unseen extracts in examination conditions for the AQA A Level English Literature Specification. Both essays were marked to a Grade A at A Level.