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Quiz AnswersQuiz Answers

1. Macbeth2. 16th century on April

23rd, 1564, died in1616.

3. Romeo & Juliet4. Elizabeth I (reigned

1558-1603)5. A Midsummer

Night’s Dream

6. The Globe Theatre7. Othello8. Stratford Upon Avon9. The Tempest10. Romeo & JulietThe Taming of the ShrewOthelloTwelfth Night

Explorations in Drama: Explorations in Drama: courseworkcoursework

Hamlet by William Shakespeare Coursework first piece – ‘creative critical

response’.You will watch a modern version of Hamlet

directed by Michael Almereyda (2000). You will write a review of the film using opinions from a selection of reviews given in class.

500 word length

Coursework 2: Explorative essayCoursework 2: Explorative essayHamlet by Shakespeare & The Duchess of

Malfi by John Webster2,000-2,500 word essay on either of the

following topics:The representation of women in Hamlet &

The Duchess of Malfi.The representation of the malcontent

character in Hamlet & The Duchess of Malfi.

Exam TextsExam Texts

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins GilmanPride & Prejudice by Jane AustenPoetry Anthology of 16 poems based upon the theme of

‘Home’OrClock Work Orange by Stanley Kubrick Brighton Rock by Graham GreenPoetry Anthology of 16 poems based upon the theme of

‘Home’

Today’s LessonToday’s Lesson1. We will read the opening scene of Hamlet and

discuss the atmosphere that Shakespeare evokes for the audience.

2. You will analyse the language of Act 1 Scene 1 finding key quotes that demonstrate the dramatic techniques Shakespeare uses.

3. We will watch Act 1 Scene 1 of three directors' interpretations of Shakespeare's play and discuss the techniques they use to evoke atmosphere.

4. You will discuss which of the three you thought was most effective and write a paragraph making evaluations and judgements justifying your choice.

HamletHamlet

What do you know about the play? Use the following headings to organise your knowledge.CharactersSettingPlot