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Higher English

Higher English. Drama Questions. Aims. We are going to look at how to structure an essay Making sure that you answer the question consistently. Suggested Planning Process. Choose a question Write your first sentence Write four topic sentences.

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Higher English

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  1. Higher English Drama Questions

  2. Aims We are going to look at how to structure an essay Making sure that you answer the question consistently

  3. Suggested Planning Process Choose a question Write your first sentence Write four topic sentences. If necessary rewrite these until you get them right Decide how you will conclude Decide which quotes, scenes, speeches fit your argument

  4. Question Choose a play in which a central concern is clarified by the contrast between two characters. Discuss how the dramatist’s presentation of the contrast between the two characters adds to your understanding of this central concern.

  5. Answer The play Othello by William Shakespeare is defined by the conflict between two completely contrasting characters: the virtuous Othello and the evil Iago. This clarifies the battle between good and evil which is central to the play.

  6. The opening act firmly establishes Iago as a spiteful and evil character. Deceitful - “I am not what I am” Hiding, cheating, lying “I am worth no worse a place” Jealous - “twixt my sheets He has done my office” Crude - “an old black ram…” Filled with hate - Love “is merely a lust of the blood and a permission of the will” (1.3)

  7. In stark contrast Shakespeare portrays Othello as a man of honour and affection. Loving - “I love the gentle Desdemona” Like Iago, respected - “noble Moor” Open and honest - “Not I I must be found: My parts, my title and my perfect soul” Respectful - “Most reverend signiors” Admirable - “far more fair than black” While Iago is filled with hate, Othello is staking his happiness on love: “My life upon her faith”

  8. When the conflict between the characters reaches its height the audience sees how Iago’s manipulation affects Othello’s virtuous character.

  9. The climax of the play finally clarifies the battle between good and evil by making the audience sympathise with Othello while feeling revulsion at the actions of Iago.

  10. So, in Othello Shakespeare’s skilful characterisation clarifies the conflict between good and evil at the heart of this play.

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