The examples of student work which feature in this guide are taken from three first year undergraduate essays. Click on the relevant link to view the complete essay. Each one is accompanied by tutor's comments.

Sample essay 1
'Dr. Faustus is a morality play without a moral.' Discuss.

Sample essay 2
'Metaphysical poetry values intellect above emotion'. To what extent have you found this to be the case?

Sample essay 3
'Tragedies portray societies which are caught between conflicting value systems.' Discuss with reference to one or more plays.