Suggestion of William Shakespeare: MA-2022
By Cloud School Pro
Part – C
Hamlet
- *** Discuss how the play-within-the play contributes to the development of action in Hamlet.
 - How far do Gertrude and Ophelia prove the validity of Hamlet’s observation on the frailty of women?
 - *** Discuss the supernational elements in Hamlet.
 - *** Critically analyze Hamlet’s procrastination in taking revenge.
 - Do you agree that there was a method in Hamlet’s madness? If so, why?
 - *** Comment on the use of Soliloquies used in Hamlet.
 
Othello
- *** Consider Othello as a domestic tragedy.
 - *** Irony is a powerful dramatic device used by Shakespeare to heighten the tragic dimension of his play Othello- Discuss.
 - *** Othello is a love story-the tale of a man who loved excessively but not wisely- discuss.
 - *** Comment on the view that Iago is more interesting than Othello.
 - Discuss the point that Desdemona is partially responsible for the tragedy in Othello.
 
King Lear
- *** The theme of blindness- both physical and emotional- is dramatically presented in the play King Lear.
 - Critically comment on the character and role of the Fool in King Lear.
 - *** Sketch the character of Lear as a father/king/tragic character.
 - *** To what extent are Lear and Cordelia responsible for the tragic end of their life?
 - *** Comment on the dramatic irony that occurs in King Lear.
 
The Tempest
- *** Forgiveness and Reconciliation are the key notes in the play The Tempest.
 - Compare and contrast the characters of Ariel and Caliban.
 - *** Examine the relationship between Miranda and Ferdinand in the Tempest.
 - *** How does Shakespeare match time, place and action in The Tempest.
 
Measure for Measure
- *** Discuss the role of Isabella.
 - *** Evaluate Measure for Measure as a problem play.
 - *** Examine the moral, social and political atmosphere in Measure for Measure.
 - *** Discuss the theme of justice and mercy in Shakespeare’s Measure for measure?
 
Julius Caesar
- *** Comment on Julius Caesar as a political play.
 - How does Brutus justify the murder of Caesar?
 - Who is the real hero of the play, Julius Caesar? Brutus or Caesar?
 - *** Discuss the opening scene of Julius Caesar.
 - Evaluate Shakespeare’s handling of the historical facts in the play Julius Caesar.
 
Part – B
Hamlet
- Discuss
 - Hamlet.
 
Othello
- Consider Othello
 - tragedy in Othello.
 
King Lear
- The theme
 - in King Lear.
 
The Tempest
- Forgiveness
 - The Tempest.
 
Measure for Measure
- Discuss
 - Measure for measure?
 
Julius Caesar
- Comment
 - play Julius Caesar.
 
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