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Unit 2: The Study of Drama and Poetry

Quick questions on Themes and ideas in drama - CCEA GCSE English Literature Unit 2

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What is no judgement?
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End by deciding what the play finally says about the theme; a theme essay should reach a conclusion.
What is theme without method?
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Link the theme to the dramatist's methods and, where relevant, context, rather than discussing the idea in the abstract.
What is q1?
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What is the difference between a theme and a plot event? [2 marks]
What is q2?
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How do you trace a theme across a play? [2 marks]
What is q3?
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What should a theme essay end with? [2 marks]

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