The Power of Voice in Modern Drama · Modern Literature
The Politics of the Stage
Analyzing how dramatic structures reflect or challenge the prevailing social hierarchies of the contemporary era.
Key Questions
- 1How do stage directions function as a narrative voice to guide the reader's interpretation?
- 2To what extent is the domestic setting used as a microcosm for broader political tensions?
- 3How does the playwright manipulate dramatic irony to critique social inequality?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: English Literature - Historical and Social ContextsA-Level: English Literature - Modern Drama
Year: Year 12
Subject: English
Unit: The Power of Voice in Modern Drama
Period: Modern Literature
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