Shakespearean Drama · Summer Term 1

The Power of the Soliloquy

Examining how internal thoughts are externalised to reveal character motivation and moral conflict.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the function of the soliloquy in establishing a relationship with the audience?
  2. 2How does the use of iambic pentameter versus prose signify a character's mental state?
  3. 3To what extent are Shakespeare's characters truly in control of their own destinies?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: English Literature - Shakespearean DramaGCSE: English Literature - Soliloquy and Monologue
Year: Year 10
Subject: English
Unit: Shakespearean Drama
Period: Summer Term 1

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