Shakespeare: Borrowing or Reconstructing

1. If yes, explain relevancy in modern world. (Can imitation still have authenticity? Who still does it? Is it wrong or a shortcut?) If no, give validity to these similarly created characters and plots.

1.1. In an accompanying essay through Google Docs, students will briefly describe specific plots and themes, how the characters arrived at these points, and whether or not Shakespeare borrows from his earlier works.

2. Answer: Did he borrow from his earlier works?

2.1. Students will embrace and act out a scene from two of the works they chose. They will play play one character from both, choosing one scene they feel clearly supports their point. After, students will be asked to speak out and explain whether or not Shakespeare did in fact borrow. (This can be determined from the students inability to separate the characters they played, motives, archetype, action etc.)

3. Identify Key Archetypes of Multiple Shakespearean Tragedies

3.1. IIn your Powerpoint, students will thoroughly identify notable archetypes, or prominent figures with characteristics and tendencies in Shakespearean works.

4. Identify Key Plots and Motives for Shakespearean Tragedies

4.1. In your Powerpoint, students will identify notable plot points and motives (why they are considered tragedies, or what makes them the genre they are) in Shakespearean texts.

5. Compare and Contrast Similarities or Installments

5.1. In a Powerpoint, after creating an account, students will compare and contrast these characters from different works and time periods that he wrote.

6. Compare and Contrast Similarities or Installments

6.1. Through a Powerpoint, students will use Glogster in order to outline prevalent themes and plots in Shakespearean works. They will also tell of situations the characters were put in.