How to Analyse Novels

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How to Analyse a Novel

Characters and plot

Characters and plot are central to a novel and are used as a medium to convey what the author is trying to communicate. However, students often only analyse the characters and the plot at a surface level, preventing us from articulating the true meaning of the novel.

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