English Literature A-Level
Repression and Duty
What Repression and Duty means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Repression and Duty
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The presentation of repressed emotion, duty, and illicit love through the central relationship between Ellie and Florian.
Topics that use Repression and Duty
- 5e. Literature post-1900 (Non-exam assessment component) suggested texts - IRISH LITERATURE (OCR A-Level)
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