Drama is a whole different matter than poetry. As you probably know, you have to write two essays out of 8 themes divided into 2 groups of 4 themes each. The themes range from plain and simple (plain and simple being themes from the reader and yes, all themes noted on the first page of the reader, yes, including dramatic genres, are possible) onto complicated or simply – very general themes. My own themes were "The Beginnings of Renaissance Drama: Influences" and "The Character of Vice".
Written exam:
* Well, there really isn’t much to say about an essay. Just make sure that you cover 2 points: the essay must have factual data (meaning the name of the play, the authour, a bit overall about it – or the origin of a certain character, roots in preceeding forms of drama) and your own philosophy. The later or second is VERY valued, so make sure you let your mind run wild. :)
* Give your own opinions, your "own" views on the character or story – remember the exercises, how we talked about characters being overreachers, greedy, vengeful and whatnot. But topics really vary greatly, so I think in the range of the 8 topics, everyone will find something to their liking. Don’t forget to improvise, but stay within the frame and orientation from the lectures and exercises. Feel free to include your own references and knowledge of a particular age – you’ll probably get bonus points for erudition. :)
Oral exam:
* Again, for the gazibillionth time – the reader MUST be read. Everything, all, absolutely! Prepare for questions such as history, both of the plays, of certain genres or followings or simply important terms in literature such as, for example, the Jacobian Theatre.
* Also, one of the reasons why the reader must be read is because you might be asked to make comparisons of the characters in the excerpts from the book. Again don’t forget your philosophy (or, the philosophy we’ve been told at exercises) and give your own comments and crucial outlines.
* Keep big names in mind, such as: Marlowe, Shakespeare, Jonson, etc. ( look into their plays and characters of those plays, their visions of the world, humor, beauty, etc.) Another thing I’m reminding of are references from the exercises, but you can all just put on your philosophical cap and analyse the works yourself – just put down notes as you go along!
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~*Drama*~
Drama is a whole different matter than poetry. As you probably know, you have to write two essays out of 8 themes divided into 2 groups of 4 themes each. The themes range from plain and simple (plain and simple being themes from the reader and yes, all themes noted on the first page of the reader, yes, including dramatic genres, are possible) onto complicated or simply – very general themes. My own themes were "The Beginnings of Renaissance Drama: Influences" and "The Character of Vice".
Written exam:
* Well, there really isn’t much to say about an essay. Just make sure that you cover 2 points: the essay must have factual data (meaning the name of the play, the authour, a bit overall about it – or the origin of a certain character, roots in preceeding forms of drama) and your own philosophy. The later or second is VERY valued, so make sure you let your mind run wild. :)
* Give your own opinions, your "own" views on the character or story – remember the exercises, how we talked about characters being overreachers, greedy, vengeful and whatnot. But topics really vary greatly, so I think in the range of the 8 topics, everyone will find something to their liking. Don’t forget to improvise, but stay within the frame and orientation from the lectures and exercises. Feel free to include your own references and knowledge of a particular age – you’ll probably get bonus points for erudition. :)
Oral exam:
* Again, for the gazibillionth time – the reader MUST be read. Everything, all, absolutely! Prepare for questions such as history, both of the plays, of certain genres or followings or simply important terms in literature such as, for example, the Jacobian Theatre.
* Also, one of the reasons why the reader must be read is because you might be asked to make comparisons of the characters in the excerpts from the book. Again don’t forget your philosophy (or, the philosophy we’ve been told at exercises) and give your own comments and crucial outlines.
* Keep big names in mind, such as: Marlowe, Shakespeare, Jonson, etc. ( look into their plays and characters of those plays, their visions of the world, humor, beauty, etc.) Another thing I’m reminding of are references from the exercises, but you can all just put on your philosophical cap and analyse the works yourself – just put down notes as you go along!
Again, another general overview.
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