1. State the name of the play, the author, when it was written, and...

1. State the name of the play, the author, when it was written, and when and where it was first performed. Next, discuss the historical period, era, location, or environment of this play, i.e., when do the events of the play itself take place?  

2. What is the plot of the play? What exactly is going on? Are there subplots? What is the major conflict of the play? How is the conflict resolved?

3. Name and describe all the major characters then name and describe some featured, minor, or supporting characters. Who is your one favorite character and why? List the traits of this particular character that are most important to the dramatic action.

4. Discuss any themes found in this play. Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas or concepts explored in a literary work. Themes want to be found.

5. Discuss any symbols found in this play. Symbols are (but are not limited to) objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

6. Discuss three important facts about the playwright. You should include brief biographical information about them (birth, death, marriages, children, where they lived, other occupations, etc.) You will have to conduct some research to present this information.  Explore what made the author tick. Why do you think the playwright created this play?  What was their point in doing so?

 

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