‘Domestic policy under Wolsey was a failure’. How far do you agree with this assessment? Wolsey was Henry VIII’s chief minister for 15 years and it’s fair to say that historians have‚ in general‚ been disappointed with his lack of achievement in the area of domestic affairs. Most argue that he devoted far too much of his time to foreign policy in order to establish‚ and then further boost his own personal power and increase his income‚ implying that more of his time should have been allocated to
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"Pertelote is much more than a mere hen" how far do you agree with this? I feel that this comment is extremely justified. Chaucer with the use of a beast fable has helped to elevate what would be considered a conventionally boring set of animals‚ and turn them into portrayals of human beings. As a cock he may have came from the same batch of eggs as his hens‚ but as poultry it would not matter whether chauntecleer mates with his sisters. However some critics suggest the introduction of the human
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How far do you agree that Wuthering Heights is a romantic novel? Zaib Nasir The romantic novel is characterised by a conscious preoccupation with the subjective and imaginative aspects of life. The romantic age was further evolving at the point of publication in 1847‚ where prior Mary Shelly had published Frankenstein and Charles Darwin had published The Origin of Species. It was the age of new ideas‚ the dreamlike and intangible‚ something that Wuthering Heights shows
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cuckoo’‚ the “cock-a doodle-do”). 1 Models of communication Linear or Bull’s Eye Model It describes communication as a one-way flow between two actors (a sender and a receiver). Circular Flow or Ping-pong Model The circular flow or ping-pong model of communication describes a situation where there are series of interactions between senders and receivers. As the ping-pong metaphor suggests‚ the actors take turns to send messages to each other. Harold Lasswell’s Model This simple easy-to-retain formula
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‘Ultimately‚ Malvolio is a comic character’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? Comedy is entertainment consisting of jokes and satire‚ in order to make an audience laugh. In my opinion‚ Malvolio is a comic character. A comic character would need characteristics to do with comedy. For example‚ in Malvolio’s case‚ he shows that he is an arrogant character‚ almost villainous‚ and because of Marias plot he can be seen getting what he deserves‚ and a villainous character getting their
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‘Sustainable Tourism is a Myth.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? (15 Marks) Sustainable Tourism is essentially an industry committed to making a low impact on the natural environment and local culture‚ while helping to generate income and employment for local people. As Global economists forecast continuing international tourism growth‚ this continuous growth will place great stress on remaining biologically diverse habitats and indigenous cultures‚ which are often used to support
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benefits of reading comics : 1 . Read comics can broaden their horizons ‚ Kuang wide vision ‚ absorb knowledge beyond textbooks ‚ To learn the customs of other countries and so on. 2 . We can even learn some truth through comics and inspired to change our outlook on life. 3 . You can learn painting skills ‚ but also the beautiful picture as a work of art to admire . 4 . Read comics is a recreational activity ‚ Xiao leisure available we add life fun. We then discuss the comic cons :
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“Social class is the most important factor influencing how people vote.” How far do you agree with this statement? Many things can influence the way people vote‚ including the way they feel‚ the influences they have had or the pressures they have from the way they live. Family could have an influence in the way people vote. This could be because of family heritage; people could feel it is duty to vote for a party that the family is involved with. This could also have the opposite effect; in the way that
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HOW FAR DO YOU AGREE THAT PARLIAMENT MOSTLY COOPERATED WITH ELIZABETH I? (Explain your answer.) During her time as the queen of England‚ Elizabeth Tudor had to make many decisions on matters both political and personal‚ such as new religious policies‚ whether she would marry‚ whom she would name her heir and also how much power and privilege to delegate to her parliament. The House of Commons and the House of Lords made up Elizabeth’s parliament; the Commons consisted of citizens elected by their
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How far do you agree with the view that the ending of The Road is unbearably pessimistic? It is arguable whether or not McCarthy has one set ending because there are many possible ends in The Road. There is the literal end which is when McCarthy finished writing but there is the end of the focalisers’ journey on the road when they reach the shore‚ which was their destination‚ or alternatively‚ there is the possible interpretation that the end of The Road is when the man dies as he is a focaliser
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