Drama — AS & A Level Literature in English (9695) questions by topic

ERROL JOHN: Moon on a Rainbow Shawl Either In Act 1, Sophia says to Rosa: 'you … look at life too simple.' How far and in what ways does John's presentation of Rosa in the play…

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Measure for Measure Either Discuss Shakespeare's dramatic presentation of different attitudes to the law in Measure for Measure.

JOHN WEBSTER: The Duchess of Malfi Either In what ways and with what effects does Webster portray different attitudes to marriage in the play The Duchess of Malfi?

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Either Discuss some of the dramatic ways in which Williams explores the impact of relationships changing in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

ERROL JOHN: Moon on a Rainbow Shawl Either In what ways and with what effects does John present different attitudes to education in Moon on a Rainbow Shawl?

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Measure for Measure Either In what ways and with what effects does Shakespeare present lust and desire in Measure for Measure?

JOHN WEBSTER: The Duchess of Malfi Either Bosola says of himself that he '… was an actor in the main of all, / Much 'gainst mine own good nature'. Discuss Webster's dramatic…

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Either Discuss some of the effects of keeping secrets in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. In your answer, you should pay close attention to…

Discuss some of the effects created by John's exploration of family relationships in Moon on a Rainbow Shawl.

What, in your view, does Shakespeare's presentation of the relationship between the Duke and Isabella add to the play's meaning and effects?

Cariola says of the Duchess: 'Whether the spirit of greatness or of woman / Reign most in her, I know not'. Discuss Webster's presentation of the Duchess in the light of Cariola's…

Discuss Williams's presentation of different attitudes to children in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Discuss the uses and effects of Armitage's presentation of religious faith in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Hamlet Either In what ways and with what dramatic effects does Shakespeare present the relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia?

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Taming of the Shrew Either Compare and contrast the roles and characterisation of Lucentio and Petruchio in the play.

LYNN NOTTAGE: Sweat Either In what ways and with what dramatic effects does Nottage present celebrations in the play?

EUGENE O'NEILL: Long Day's Journey Into Night Either Discuss O'Neill's dramatic presentation of tension between different generations in the play.

WOLE SOYINKA: Kongi's Harvest Either 'Hemlock, the prologue of the play, acts as a warning about the future of Kongi's rule.' In the light of this statement, discuss the…

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Hamlet Either: Discuss Shakespeare's dramatic presentation of some of the tensions between public and private life in Hamlet.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Taming of the Shrew Either: Discuss the presentation and dramatic significance of marriage in the play.

LYNN NOTTAGE: Sweat Either: In what ways and with what dramatic effects does Nottage present work in the play?

EUGENE O'NEILL: Long Day's Journey Into Night Either: In what ways and with what dramatic effects does O'Neill present lies and deceit in the play?

WOLE SOYINKA: Kongi's Harvest Either: Discuss the dramatic presentation and significance of corruption in the play.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Hamlet Either Discuss the presentation and dramatic significance of spying and overhearing in the play.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Taming of the Shrew Either Discuss the dramatic presentation and significance of Petruchio's marriage to Katherina in the play as a whole.

LYNN NOTTAGE: Sweat Either 'The past is important and influential in this play.' In the light of this comment, discuss Nottage's dramatic presentation of the past in Sweat.

EUGENE O'NEILL: Long Day's Journey Into Night Either In what ways and with what dramatic effects does O'Neill present different types of illness in the play?

WOLE SOYINKA: Kongi's Harvest Either In what ways and with what dramatic effects does Soyinka present the Carpenters' Brigade in the play?

In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does John present different attitudes to work in Moon on a Rainbow Shawl?

ERROL JOHN: Moon on a Rainbow Shawl Either Discuss some of the ways John shapes an audience's response to Epf in Moon on a Rainbow Shawl.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Measure for Measure Either Discuss the significance of Shakespeare's dramatic presentation of Angelo's desire for Isabella in the play as a whole.

JOHN WEBSTER: The Duchess of Malfi Either Discuss some of the dramatic effects created by Webster's presentation of family relationships in The Duchess of Malfi.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Either 'Marriage in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is presented as a relationship between two people who don't understand each other.' With this…

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Hamlet Either 'A victim of circumstances rather than a tragic hero'. To what extent would you agree with this view of the dramatic presentation of Hamlet in…

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Merchant of Venice Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Shakespeare present mercy in the play?

ATHOL FUGARD: The Train Driver and Other Plays Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Fugard present despair in these plays?

EUGENE O'NEILL: Long Day's Journey Into Night Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does O'Neill portray the Tyrone family as unable to escape from the past?

SHELAGH STEPHENSON: An Experiment with an Air Pump Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Stephenson present women's ambitions and aspirations in the play?

In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does John present different attitudes to authority in Moon on a Rainbow Shawl?

Lucio describes the Duke as 'the old fantastical Duke of dark corners'. Discuss Shakespeare's dramatic presentation of the Duke in the light of this comment.

Discuss some of the dramatic effects created by Webster's portrayal of the relationship between the Duchess and Antonio in The Duchess of Malfi.

What, in your view, does the relationship between Brick and Big Daddy contribute to the play's meaning and effects?

In what ways, and with what effects, does Armitage explore honour in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

ERROL JOHN: Moon on a Rainbow Shawl Either Discuss some of the ways in which John explores relationships between men and women in Moon on a Rainbow Shawl.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Measure for Measure Either Discuss Shakespeare's dramatic exploration of crime and its punishment in Measure for Measure.

JOHN WEBSTER: The Duchess of Malfi Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Webster shape an audience's response to the Duchess in The Duchess of Malfi?

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Williams present different kinds of conflict in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

Discuss some of the effects of John's dramatic presentation of the relationship between Sophia and Esther in Moon on a Rainbow Shawl.

Discuss Shakespeare's dramatic presentation of different attitudes to sexual relationships in Measure for Measure.

Discuss some of the dramatic effects created by Webster's presentation of different kinds of madness in The Duchess of Malfi.

Discuss some of the dramatic ways in which Williams shapes an audience's response to Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

In what ways does Armitage's presentation of the Green Knight develop your understanding of chivalry in the poem?

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Hamlet Either: 'Hamlet: Frailty, thy name is woman.' With this quotation in mind, discuss Shakespeare's dramatic presentation of Hamlet's relationship with…

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Merchant of Venice Either: Discuss Shakespeare's dramatic presentation of prejudice in the play.

ATHOL FUGARD: The Train Driver and Other Plays Either: In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Fugard present oppression in these plays?

EUGENE O'NEILL: Long Day's Journey Into Night Either: In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does O'Neill present the relationship between the brothers James Tyrone Jr and…

SHELAGH STEPHENSON: An Experiment with an Air Pump Either: Discuss Stephenson's dramatic presentation of the relationship between Fenwick and Susannah and its significance for the…

THOMAS MIDDLETON and WILLIAM ROWLEY: The Changeling Either In what ways, and with what effects, do Middleton and Rowley dramatise different attitudes to marriage in The Changeling?

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Measure for Measure Either Discuss Shakespeare's dramatic exploration of different attitudes to religion in Measure for Measure.

WOLE SOYINKA: The Trials of Brother Jero and Jero's Metamorphosis Either Discuss some of the ways Soyinka shapes an audience's response to the beach prophets in the two plays.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Either What, in your view, does Williams's presentation of the relationship between Brick and Maggie add to the meaning and effects of…

Discuss some of the ways Middleton and Rowley present different attitudes to sex in The Changeling.

'Angelo: I crave death more willingly than mercy; 'Tis my deserving, and I do entreat it.' Discuss Shakespeare's presentation of Angelo in the light of this speech, his final…

Discuss some of the ways Soyinka presents different kinds of conflict in the two plays.

Discuss Williams's dramatic presentation of different attitudes to money and wealth in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Discuss some of the effects created by Armitage's use of symbols in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Merchant of Venice Either What, for you, is the significance of Shylock's relationship with his daughter, Jessica, for the play as a whole?

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: King Lear Either '[…] he hath ever but slenderly known himself.' Discuss Shakespeare's presentation of King Lear in the light of Regan's comment.

ATHOL FUGARD: The Train Driver and Other Plays Either How, and with what dramatic effects, does Fugard present characters' past experiences in these plays?

SHELAGH STEPHENSON: An Experiment with an Air Pump Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Stephenson contrast the two worlds of the play?

TOM STOPPARD: Indian Ink Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Stoppard present English people and their values in the play?

THOMAS MIDDLETON and WILLIAM ROWLEY: The Changeling Either Discuss some of the ways Middleton and Rowley shape an audience's response to De Flores in The Changeling.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Measure for Measure Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Shakespeare present deception in Measure for Measure?

WOLE SOYINKA: The Trials of Brother Jero and Jero's Metamorphosis Either Discuss Soyinka's presentation of struggles for power in the two plays.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Williams present friendship in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

THOMAS MIDDLETON and WILLIAM ROWLEY: The Changeling Either 'De Flores: I am so charitable, I think none Worse than myself.' Discuss Middleton and Rowley's presentation of De…

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Measure for Measure Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Shakespeare present men's attitudes to women in Measure for Measure?

WOLE SOYINKA: The Trials of Brother Jero and Jero's Metamorphosis Either What, in your view, does Soyinka's use of different settings add to the meaning and effects of the two…

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Either Discuss some of the dramatic ways Williams shapes an audience's response to Brick in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

THOMAS MIDDLETON and WILLIAM ROWLEY: The Changeling Either In what ways, and with what effects, do Middleton and Rowley present different kinds of justice in The Changeling?

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Measure for Measure Either 'Isabella's decision to become a nun causes problems in the play.' How far, and in what ways, do you agree with this comment?

WOLE SOYINKA: The Trials of Brother Jero and Jero's Metamorphosis Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Soyinka explore corruption in the two plays?

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Either 'In Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Williams presents the destructive effects of secret desires.' How far, and in what ways, do you agree…

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Merchant of Venice Either Discuss the presentation and dramatic significance of contracts and bonds in the play.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: King Lear Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Shakespeare explore duty in the play?

ATHOL FUGARD: The Train Driver and Other Plays Either Discuss Fugard's dramatic presentation of women as victims in these plays.

SHELAGH STEPHENSON: An Experiment with an Air Pump Either Compare and contrast the dramatic presentation and significance of Susannah and Ellen in the play.

TOM STOPPARD: Indian Ink Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Stoppard present India's changing relationship with England in the play?

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Merchant of Venice Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Shakespeare contrast the relationship between Antonio and Bassanio with that…

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: King Lear Either How, and with what dramatic effects, does Shakespeare present Lear as a king in the play?

ATHOL FUGARD: The Train Driver and Other Plays Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Fugard present death and its consequences in these plays?

SHELAGH STEPHENSON: An Experiment with an Air Pump Either Discuss Stephenson's dramatic presentation of social class in An Experiment with an Air Pump.

TOM STOPPARD: Indian Ink Either In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does Stoppard use contrasts of place in the play?