Thursday 22 November 2012

Shakespeare Comedies and Tragedies. Know the conventions

It is really worthwhile to understand and recognise the conventions that Shakespeare follows when writing his comedies and tragedies. In terms of answering questions in exams, this understanding will inform your A04 Literary contexts and also AO2 awareness of Form. So it really pays to be aware of the conventions of each form, Comedy and Tragedy. I have made a video tutorial on each (below). The videos cover:Language (verse v prose), Characterisation, Structure, Plots,Contexts, Interpretations.

Tuesday 6 November 2012

Teacher Feedback on Presentation of Caliban Essay

Here is my feedback on the essay "Caliban is presented as a noble being". How far do you agree with this presentation of Caliban in The Tempest?