Shakespearian Tragedy and Social Order · Autumn Term

The Supernatural and Social Disorder

Analyzing how Shakespeare uses motifs of the unnatural to reflect political and moral corruption.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the presence of the supernatural heighten the tension between fate and free will?
  2. 2In what ways does the disruption of the natural world symbolize a breakdown in political legitimacy?
  3. 3How is the theme of appearance versus reality manifested through linguistic ambiguity?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: English - Shakespeare and DramaGCSE: English - Context and Genre
Year: Year 11
Subject: English
Unit: Shakespearian Tragedy and Social Order
Period: Autumn Term

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