Topic: Shakespeare Final Jan. 2012

Mr. Masselli    Shakespeare Final    Friday, January 13, 2012.

Answer ONE of the following questions:

1.       We have discussed the differences between 12^th Night and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  As You Like It resembles the other two in terms of plot and setting, but the atmosphere and characters are different from either of the other two plays.  In your best 400 word essay, explore the differences between As You Like It and the other two plays.  DO NOT SUMMARIZE PLOT.

2.       Invite Portia, Viola, and Rosalind to dinner and ask them to have a discussion about love and the men they love based on your knowledge of the plays.  You can create dialogue, ask questions, and contribute your opinion to the dinner discussion-even create a dinner menu that you think would appeal (on the basis of personality) to each woman.

3.       What qualities make King Lear the greatest tragedy ever written?  In your best 400 word essay support your view by referring to plot, dialogue, and character.