... is not of such uniform focus as is traditionally expected of a Greek tragic dramas. There are many sub-plots and complex supporting characters that gives one a sense that the story is constantly meandering in different directions. Even Hamlet himself is constantly zigzagging back and forth in his mind with his oftentimes contradictory and constantly evolving thoughts and convictions. Another thing ... that separates Hamlet from the classical tragedy is an overriding Christian theme that suggests that the hero of the story, Hamlet, is involved in a struggle against his mind and morality ...

• Word Count: 3419
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... be found true through an analysis of the texts The poem "In the Park- by Gwen Harwood, The poem "Father and child- by Gwen Harwood, The short story "Sky High- by Hannah Robert, Shakespeare's Othello' and the film "Cruel Intentions- by "Kevin Williamson- The poem In the park' composed by Gwen Harwood ... style change is evident. The father's speech in italics emphasizes the progression of the relationship and how the father understands his daughters sorrow. In the short story sky high by Hannah Robert' we experience two contrasting periods of a women's life and witness how she has changed ...

• Word Count: 2540
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... of gender normality, as well as several gender abnormalities by treating genders as a set of behaviors rather than a simple matter of biology. Marie de France's short story, "Guigemar " breaks typical cultural stereotypes of the female gender by having a woman's body provide a point of sexual desire, healing and comfort. The idea ... this portrayal of the woman Marie de France challenges society's stereotypical heteronomative expectations of women. the woman has all of the power in the story, she is the one able to heal both Guigemar's physical wound and heart ache, she teaches him how to...

• Word Count: 1221
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... jealous (lecture), are lost as iambic pentameter has been replaced with contemporary slang. The differences between O and Othello, however, are more than superficial. Where Othello is a story where Othello's race plays a minor role (Kerwin), the story of O hinges heavily on the racial tension between a black basketball player in an all-white prep school. O's discussion with "Desi" about the political correctness of the ... taking drugs serve to villainize him (an effect similar to Iago's satanic Credo in Verdi's Otello). The producer also throws a shroud over O's background, suggesting ...

• Word Count: 570
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... versions to make sure students are on an even level with the plot and characters. Confidence can grow within the students and focussing on the language will be easier because story and motivations have been explored. How to stretch the more able has to be carefully considered but using differentiated objectives or worksheets where there is less scaffolding can allow the ... students to help guide them through to a summative assessment where they can pool the knowledge that they have been part of in the past six weeks. While I have only had a short time to trial 'Active Methods' wit...

• Word Count: 3914
• Approx Pages: 16
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate