Power and Conflict in Shakespeare · Early Modern
Dramatic Irony and Tension
Analyzing how Shakespeare constructs scenes to maximize tension through the audience's superior knowledge.
Key Questions
- 1How does dramatic irony affect the audience's emotional engagement with the play?
- 2In what ways does Shakespeare use minor characters to provide social commentary on the main action?
- 3How does the structural shift from order to chaos reflect the play's themes?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: English - Reading: ShakespeareKS3: English - Reading: Critical Analysis
Year: Year 9
Subject: English
Unit: Power and Conflict in Shakespeare
Period: Early Modern
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