Category: Intertextuality

Literary Compare and Contrast (Paper 2)

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Whichever Language A course you have elected to study, in this section you’ll learn how to prepare in advance for your Paper 2, techniques for approaching different questions, how to plan on the day, and how to structure and write a brilliant compare and contrast essay. You’ll find sample essays that have been written using the texts from your course which you can read and discuss, and you’ll be encouraged to prepare in the best way possible: write your own model responses to sample open questions.

Culture Mashing

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Intertextuality is everywhere in today’s culture, and one of its most striking forms is the cultural mash-up. Sampling, remixes, and collages dominate the digital world. From mash-ups and fan edits to street art and fan fiction, creators now reimagine beloved stories and cultural icons with ease. While some of this work is playful or amateurish, much of it is inventive and meticulously crafted, raising questions about creativity, ownership, and the blurred lines between high and low culture.