1. 1. From the plays used in this course, you have to choose ONE protagonist and explain the reasons for your preference. Your essay must include specific references / examples from the play. 2. Write an essay to compare and contrast the historical background of TWO Renaissance playwrights. Discuss whether their contrasting upbringing affected their works in any way. 3. If you were to stage any one of the Renaissance plays discussed in this course, which ONE would you choose and explain the reasons for your choice. * Only choose ONE of the above topics for your Essay Two and the dateline is Week 14

2.  FE will cover UNIT 4 to UNIT 6 of the module as well as additional notes given during second face to face meeting.  FE will consist of only ESSAY questions. You will be given a list of questions and you need to only choose TWO out of the list. You will be given 1 and a half hour to answer the questions.  Please refer to UNIT 7 of your module for samples of exam questions and answer.

3.  Main focus : UNIT 4 (Studying a Tragedy)  Tragedies chosen - Romeo and Juliet (William Shakespeare) can be accessed via http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/full.html http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/full.html - The Tragical History of Dr Faustus (Christopher Marlowe) can be accessed via online i.e. http://www.gradesaver.com/dr-faustus/e-text/ http://www.gradesaver.com/dr-faustus/e-text/

4.  UNIT 5 (Studying a comedy)  Will cover topic one from pg. 89- 98  Refer to “How to Read The Tempest ” on pg. 98- 101  UNIT 6 (Studying a history play)  Will cover topic one from pg. 110-113  Refer to “How to Read Shakespeare’s Richard II ” on pg. 114-117

5.  Points to remember in relation to the plays:  the protagonists (specific) and other supporting characters (in general)  the theme  general opinions  Reminder : Essay (only ONE) -Due on Week 14