Suggestion of William Shakespeare

Suggestion of William Shakespeare: MA-2022

By Cloud School Pro

Part – C

Hamlet

  1. *** Discuss how the play-within-the play contributes to the development of action in Hamlet.
  2. How far do Gertrude and Ophelia prove the validity of Hamlet’s observation on the frailty of women?
  3. *** Discuss the supernational elements in Hamlet.
  4. *** Critically analyze Hamlet’s procrastination in taking revenge.
  5. Do you agree that there was a method in Hamlet’s madness? If so, why?
  6. *** Comment on the use of Soliloquies used in Hamlet.

Othello

  1. *** Consider Othello as a domestic tragedy.
  2. *** Irony is a powerful dramatic device used by Shakespeare to heighten the tragic dimension of his play Othello- Discuss.
  3. *** Othello is a love story-the tale of a man who loved excessively but not wisely- discuss.
  4. *** Comment on the view that Iago is more interesting than Othello.
  5. Discuss the point that Desdemona is partially responsible for the tragedy in Othello.

King Lear

  1. *** The theme of blindness- both physical and emotional- is dramatically presented in the play King Lear.
  2. Critically comment on the character and role of the Fool in King Lear.
  3. *** Sketch the character of Lear as a father/king/tragic character.
  4. *** To what extent are Lear and Cordelia responsible for the tragic end of their life?
  5. *** Comment on the dramatic irony that occurs in King Lear.

The Tempest

  1. *** Forgiveness and Reconciliation are the key notes in the play The Tempest.
  2. Compare and contrast the characters of Ariel and Caliban.
  3. *** Examine the relationship between Miranda and Ferdinand in the Tempest.
  4. *** How does Shakespeare match time, place and action in The Tempest.

Measure for Measure

  1. *** Discuss the role of Isabella.
  2. *** Evaluate Measure for Measure as a problem play.
  3. *** Examine the moral, social and political atmosphere in Measure for Measure.
  4. *** Discuss the theme of justice and mercy in Shakespeare’s Measure for measure?

Julius Caesar

  1. *** Comment on Julius Caesar as a political play.
  2. How does Brutus justify the murder of Caesar?
  3. Who is the real hero of the play, Julius Caesar? Brutus or Caesar?
  4. *** Discuss the opening scene of Julius Caesar.
  5. Evaluate Shakespeare’s handling of the historical facts in the play Julius Caesar.

Part – B

Hamlet

  1. Discuss
  2. Hamlet.

Othello

  1. Consider Othello
  2. tragedy in Othello.

King Lear

  1. The theme
  2. in King Lear.

The Tempest

  1. Forgiveness
  2. The Tempest.

Measure for Measure

  1. Discuss
  2. Measure for measure?

Julius Caesar

  1. Comment
  2. play Julius Caesar.