AS LITERATURE
Quiz Answers
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Macbeth
16th century on April
23rd, 1564, died
in1616.
Romeo & Juliet
Elizabeth I (reigned
1558-1603)
A Midsummer Night’s
Dream
6. The Globe Theatre
7. Othello
8. Stratford Upon Avon
9. The Tempest
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Romeo & Juliet
The Taming of the
Shrew
Othello
Twelfth Night
Explorations in Drama: coursework
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
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Coursework 2: Explorative essay
Hamlet by Shakespeare & The Duchess of
Malfi by John Webster
 2,000-2,500 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.
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Exam Texts
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
 Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
 Poetry Anthology of 16 poems based upon the theme of
‘Home’
Or
 Clock Work Orange by Stanley Kubrick
 Brighton Rock by Graham Green
 Poetry Anthology of 16 poems based upon the theme of
‘Home’
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Today’s Lesson
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.
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Hamlet
What do you know about the play? Use the
following headings to organise your knowledge.
 Characters
 Setting
 Plot