Julie Tagg| Think and Write for English| September 27, 2025 Exploring Themes, Symbolism, and Historical Context in Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s Classic Introduction “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a seminal work in American literature, first published in 1892. The story is often celebrated for its powerful depiction of psychological distress and its critique… Read More The Yellow Wallpaper: An Analysis
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Shakespeare’s play ‘Twelfth Night’ is a comedy that explores the themes of love, identity, and the power of illusion. The tone of the play is irreverent and bemused, and it mocks the self-seriousness and pretensions of the most self-deluded characters in the story. The… Read More Tone in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Twelfth Night, a play by William Shakespeare, has a dramatic point of view that follows certain characters more closely than others. This allows the audience to sympathize with their perspective. The play focuses on the characters Viola, Feste, and Malvolio, amongst others. Viola and… Read More Point of View in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Fantasy stories are a genre of fiction that is set in an imaginary or magical world. These stories often include elements that don’t exist in reality, such as: magic, mythical creatures, and imaginary lands. They allow authors and readers to explore new worlds and… Read More How to write a fantasy story?
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B In the novel, the animals’ initial vision contrasts greatly with the eventual outcome. Compose an essay that delves into the animals’ aspirations on Animal Farm. Within your composition, you must explore the infrastructure that was implemented to achieve this dream and examine the use… Read More Sample Essay on The theme of Dreams and Aspiration in Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Write an essay about power abuse in Animal Farm and how it can lead to dictatorship due to the fear of losing control. Also, analyze a literary technique used in the novel to convey themes of fear and power. Animal Farm, written by George… Read More Sample Essay – The theme of the abuse of power and dictatorship in Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Write an essay that examines two examples of freedom of speech in Animal Farm. Additionally, explore two incidents of oppression of freedom of speech and censorship in Orwell’s novel. Discuss the effectiveness of one technique used to examine censorship in the text. Remember, the… Read More Sample Essay – The theme of freedom of speech in Orwell’s “Animal Farm.”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “Man serves the interests of no creature except himself.” Write an essay that explores the theme of selfishness in the novel. Your essay should analyze the portrayal of human selfishness as well as the selfishness of the pigs in the novel. Additionally, comment on… Read More Sample Essay – Exploring the theme of selfishness in Orwell’s “Animal Farm.”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Religion is an important theme in Orwell’s “Animal Farm.” Write an essay in which you examine the role of Moses in the novel. Discuss one literary device that is used to explore the theme of religion in the novel. George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” is… Read More Sample Essay – The theme of religion in Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.” Write an essay that assesses the way history has changed for the benefit of dictators. In addition, discuss the way that history has repeated itself in the novel. Then identify one narrative technique and comment… Read More The theme of Nature as a cycle in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “Change is the only constant in life.” Orwell presents the theme of change in Animal Farm. Write an essay that assesses three major changes on the farm after the rebellion. You should also discuss the impact that these changes had on the animals. In… Read More The theme of change in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “Betrayal permeates George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm,’ serving as a central theme that underscores the complexities of power and manipulation. Using TWO examples from the novel, write an essay that discusses the theme of betrayal. In addition, assess the way that Napoleon betrays any TWO… Read More Betrayal in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Orwell’s “Animal Farm” deals with the issues of ignorance and the dangers that are associated with ignorance. Discuss the theme of ignorance and the ways in which theme of ignorance impacts the plot and characters. In addition, you must comment on the contrast that… Read More The theme of ignorance in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Animal Farm by George Orwell is a satire on equality where animals are free from the tyranny of their human masters. Old Major, a wise old boar, inspires the animals to rebel against their oppressive owner, Mr. Jones. They plan a revolution to overthrow… Read More Assess the theme of Oppression in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” In the novel, “Animal Farm,” Orwell shows this inequality among the animals. With close reference to the novel, write an essay in which you discuss the hierarchy on the farm. You must… Read More Essay question and answer on the theme of Corruption in Orwell “Animal Farm”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Essay Question Viola is the protagonist of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” With close reference to the play, discuss the role of Viola and her contribution to one of the themes. You should also assess the dramatic effect that her character has in the play. Viola,… Read More Essay question and answer on Viola’s role in Shakespeare “The Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “Twelfth Night” is one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved plays. It is set in the fictional land of Illyria, where the characters are all caught up in a web of mistaken identities and misguided love. Among these characters is Feste, the court jester, who… Read More What is Feste’s role in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night?” Essay
In the novel, there are instances where objects or events seem to hold a deeper meaning. These instances are known as symbols. Here are some examples from the book that illustrate this concept: – The Home Economics teacher tries to hang up a picture of a Happy Family, but it keeps falling down. Although this… Read More Symbols in “For the Life of Laetitia” by Merle Hodge
Lacey and the Community Lacey, a young girl, is facing several challenges in her life. Her Maths teacher, Mrs. Lopez, doesn’t seem to like her and makes it clear that she wasn’t wanted at the school. Lacey has already proved her talent by winning a place in a government secondary school, but Mrs. Lopez’s foreign… Read More Conflict – Merle Hodge “For the Life of Laetitia”
Alistair Campbell “Anansi” [by Julie Tagg, April 03, 2024] Antagonists, protagonists, and main characters The play centers around a young girl who is on board a ship as a slave. At the beginning of the story, the girl is hopeless and distraught due to the system of slavery that she finds herself in. However, as… Read More Use of language and features of writing -Anansi
Imagery Throughout the play, the author uses vivid images of darkness, death, and light to convey the emotional weight of the story. These images are intended to evoke strong feelings in the audience and bring to life the dehumanizing experiences of the slaves on board the ship. For instance, when the character Girl recounts their… Read More Alistair Campbell’s “Anansi” – Use of Imagery
Anjanee and Lacey: Both girls are from rural backgrounds and attend the same school. They face a great deal of pressure at school because of the challenges of being “country” children. Anjanee commits suicide because she cannot find inspiration or hope from her family. With the help of her family, Lacey recovers from her nervous… Read More Merle Hodge “For the Life of Laetitia” – Comparing the main characters
Exploring the plot in the novel The story is about Laetitia Johnson’s first year at secondary school. She is called Lacey for short and lives with her grandmother, cousins and other family members since her mother, Patsy, migrated to New York. Lacey’s father, Cephas shows little interest in his daughter. But later when he finds… Read More Merle Hodge “For the Life of Laetitia” The Plot
Julie Tagg| March 24, 2024 •Learning Objectives: In this section you will: • discover the major themes of the play • recognise how the major themes reflect the slave trade experience • explore the connections between themes • explore how the themes and conflict add to the dramatic function of the play CONFLICT, THEMES, AND… Read More Analysis of the themes in the play “Anansi” by Alistair Campbell
Julie Tagg| March 19, 2024 CONTRASTING CHARACTERS Character stereotypes Campbell creates some of his characters without names. But these characters have an identity. They include Boy, Girl, Woman, Her, King, Sailor, Tiger, and others. Arguably, this is the playwright’s attempt at developing different stereotypes on board the slave ship and in ‘The Forest of Stories’.… Read More Alistair Campbell’s ‘Anansi” – Character Analysis
Learning Objectives: By the end of the reading you should be able to: There are several scenes in the play. One scene takes place aboard ‘The Good Ship Hope’ and the other in ‘The Forest’. The scene on the ship shows the experiences that the slave girl and the Boy share as they travel though… Read More Alistair Campbell’s “Anansi” The Plot
