Assignment Shakespeare made the following observation about leaders: “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” For this assignment, you will select a leader and then decide whether he or she was “born” or “made.” Your Task Select a leader from the twentieth or twenty-first century (1901–today). Using reliable […]
Choose 3 elements that define Macbeth (Shakespeare’s play). Write a short essay in which you compare and contrast the play’s graphic novel version to its film version.
COMPARATIVE ESSAY: Graphic Novel vs. Film Adaptation MACBETH – Shakespeare Re–Told . OBJECTIVE: To write a comparative essay about two modern adaptations of Macbeth FORMAT:2-3 pages (double-spaced) minimumTyped –Font 12, Times New RomanTop Left Corner: Name, Course/Subject, DateEssay Title TASK: Choose 3 elements that define Macbeth (Shakespeare’s play).Using these 3 elements as your basis for […]
Research a Trinidadian playwright. (Mustapha Matura). Describe their background and contributions to Caribbean Theatre.
Writing 102 PART 1 Research a Trinidadian playwright. (Mustapha Matura) Describe their background and contributions to Caribbean Theatre. What Caribbean traditions were distinctive in their work? From the nine Shakespeare elements, how many do they use? What were your takeaways?
Using Hegel’s and Michelet’s excerpts below, demonstrate the legal relevance of the latin expression « partes secanto » and its psycho-religious impact on either the character of Antonio or Shylock.
ASSIGNMENT Assigned Readings: Primary Reading: Shakespeare, William. “The Merchant of Venice!’ The Norton Shakespeare: The Essential Plays/Sonnets, edited by Stephen Greenblatt, 3rd Edition, W.W. Norton and Co., 2015. Secondary Reading: Note: Please read only the page numbers indicated on the citation. You do not need to read the entire book. Lewalski, Barbara K. “Biblical Allusion […]
Research a Bahamian playwright. Describe their background and contributions to Caribbean Theatre.
Writing Research a Bahamian playwright. (choice James catalyn) Describe their background and contributions to Caribbean Theatre. What Caribbean traditions were distinctive in their work? From the nine Shakespeare elements, how many do they use? What were your takeaway?
Select a theme in Hamlet (such as spying, madness, or fathers/sons and discuss their significance in the play.
Hamlet 2. Select a theme in Hamlet (such as spying, madness, or fathers/sons and discuss their significance in the play. Some suggestions: Is Hamlet insane? Be prepared to focus in on several scenes from the beginning, middle, and end of the play to prove your point. Is the play supporting or criticizing the monarchy? What […]
Read and make notes about the way Shakespeare describes life and death.
Hamelet As you read, make notes about the way Shakespeare describes life and death.
Discuss this statement(Though Sophocles’ Oedipus the King and Shakespeare’s Macbeth were written at different times, their tragic heroes (Oedipus and Macbeth) were influenced by the supernatural in the fulfillment of their destinies.).
Research Paper Though Sophocles’ Oedipus the King and Shakespeare’s Macbeth were written at different times, their tragic heroes (Oedipus and Macbeth) were influenced by the supernatural in the fulfillment of their destinies. Discuss this statement. Make very close reference to the plays/novel and use, at least, three other sources/articles in your paper. Document your sources […]
Write an essay explaining what ways is Shakespeare important in today’s world.
Shakespeare important in today’s world Write an essay explaining what ways is Shakespeare important in today’s world. Referencing in MHRA format- Make reference to Julius Caesar and measure for measure focusing on an angle power or gender
Choose a character in a play or musical (not a film) as a subject for a character makeup analysis. Analyze her makeup characteristics for her appropriate time and place.
Assignment: 1) Choose a character in a play or musical (not a film) as a subject for a Character Makeup Analysis. The character must be from a historical period play (pre 21st century period). The play must be set within that period. In other words, you cannot study Mrs. Lovett from Sweeny Todd then place […]