Shakespeare's tragedy of polical intrigue is the model for discussion of self-interest versus political idealism.
ID:
MD2
Type:
resource
Language:
English
Subject:
English Drama
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Critical essay
In about 2000 words the text is critically assessed from a specific viewpoint – structure, character, theme.
A Close Focus
A series of questions focus systematically on the text, usually chapter by chapter or scene by scene. The aim is to have the student come into a close examination of what is being said and how it is said.
Issues
By focusing on a number of issues and asking penetrating questions the student is lead to a deeper understanding of the concerns of the text.
Twenty Quotes
Quotations from the text, the opinions of other readers, the key conflicts in the text and essay or discussion topics are provided to stretch students understanding and give them practice in formulating their views of the text.
Vocabulary t asks
A focus on the vocabulary useful for discussing the text.
Characters
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