1. Jacobean Revenge Tragedy
Lesson 14
LO: To complete a class reading of Act 3 Sc 1, to apply contextual knowledge and identify links to Rossetti .

2. Reading Stage directions Antonio Delio Duchess Ferdinand Bosola
Can you…
Summarise main points?
Comment on structure?
Comment on language?
Comment on Context?
Make a link?

3. Language Focus Dramatic irony-
Make a list of what each character knows and does not know.
What is the effect of such elaborate dramatic irony?
Further references to sleep, puns, Malatese name:
Extra challenge: what other language features are worthy of note?

4. Theme focus:
Flattery
List examples of flattery – consider links to context.
Bosola’s use of flattery/or lack of flattery –
Ferdinand’s reaction to it

5. Essay Question Let’s create an essay question.
How do the writers of the texts you have studied present…..
Let’s plan a perfect comparative paragraph.
Refer back to your step by step guide.

6. Homework
Plan and write the essay for homework in timed conditions. (1 hour)