Literature in English · JC 2 · Deepening Dramatic Analysis · 2.º Período
Character Arc and Dramatic Conventions
Trace character development against the backdrop of established dramatic conventions and genres.
MOE Syllabus OutcomesAO1: Respond critically to texts with understanding of how contexts shape meaning.AO4: Articulate independent, informed and appropriate responses to texts.
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Trace character development against the backdrop of established dramatic conventions and genres.
Key Questions
- How does the protagonist conform to or subvert tragic or comic tropes?
- What role do secondary characters play in highlighting the protagonist's flaws?
- How is catharsis or resolution achieved by the play's conclusion?
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