1. Chose a “plot driven play” and a “character driven play.” Which is more successful and why?
2. Why is Shakespeare still relevant to our reality today?
3. Why do you think Shakespeare became increasingly interested in fantasy (Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, The Tempest) and less interested in histories and tragedies?
4. To what degree does Shakespeare observe the Greek “unities,” as outlined by Aristotle?
5. Write about Shakespeare as a propagandist for the Tudor Dynasty.
6. Make a study of Shakespeare’s clowns and rustics. (They do not all serve the same function). Pick a few and discuss their function within the plays.
7. If you were called on to produce and direct X Shakespeare play, how would you present it. (Don’t try this with more than one play.)
