‘I can wade Grief’ – Poem Analysis

Below, you’ll find part of an analysis of the poem “I can wade Grief” by Emily Dickinson. Includes a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a quick overview to help you get to grips with […]

‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers by Emily Dickinson

Here’s a full poem ‘Hope is the thing with feathers -’ by Emily Dickinson. If you’re interested in a full analysis of this poem, check out our links at the bottom of the page! “Hope is the thing with feathers “Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings […]

How to Read and Understand Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”

Below, I’ll go through some key approaches to help you understand Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” – at any level – to help you get past the fear of reading the text, into the part where you can enjoy it and find it interesting. Everyone knows Shakespeare is hard to read. It’s a fact that puts most people […]

Macbeth and Shakespeare’s Audience

Below, you’ll find a list of the most important beliefs of people (audience) in Shakespeare’s time. Use these to enhance your essay analysis by making deeper connections between the story and its meanings. It’s important to read any Shakespeare play with knowledge of its cultural context. In this case, we need to understand the beliefs […]