NAME:_______________________

PLAY ANALYSIS OUTLINE

Use additional paper or the back as needed Title:________________________________ Unit:_________________________________ Author:________________________ Genre:_________________________

What is a major theme of the play? Use a quote as support and cite your quote based on the required version of the play. (3) Possible themes: war, economics, roles of men & women, treatment of people in society, social order/mores, relationship between men-god-society.

What is going on in this era that could have been the catalyst for the playwright to write? (6)

How would this play be staged in its time? Consider the type of stage, scenery, lighting, and costumes. Use the vocabulary from the current unit as well as those we have already covered. (3)

What is your favorite line/scene? Why? (1)

What about this plays theme, style, etc. makes you want to be part of the production? (1)

What role or production assignment do you want? Why? (1you must chose something)

What Bible verse expounds on the theme you chose above? Does it support or oppose the viewpoint of the playwright? Please state this clearly as in: The playwright agrees with the Bible. (5)

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