Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B The role of the Clown In Shakespeare’s time, it was customary for a clown or ‘fool’ to be part of the household. His job was to provide entertainment, similar to a paid comedian, and his wise comments on the folly of others were received… Read More Clowns, fools, and disguises in Shakespeare’s plays
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B In William Shakespeare’s comedy play “Twelfth Night”, the main characters share a common weakness: they are self-deluded. This theme is prevalent throughout the play, as the characters’ self-deception leads to many of the conflicts and misunderstandings that drive the plot. Duke Orsino is a… Read More The Main Characters and Themes
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B To produce a play, the playwright includes stage directions which are printed in italics. These directions provide detailed information on how the stage should be set up with scenery, how the characters should be dressed in costumes, what kind of props are needed, and… Read More Understanding the stagecraft in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Main Plot involving the Courtly Lovers Twelfth Night is a comedy play that center around a group of quirky characters in the country of Illyria. The main plot in the play revolves around Duke Orsino, who is hopelessly in love with the Countess Olivia.… Read More The Plot in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Shakespeare’s play ‘Twelfth Night’ is a comedy that explores the themes of love, identity, and the power of illusion. The tone of the play is irreverent and bemused, and it mocks the self-seriousness and pretensions of the most self-deluded characters in the story. The… Read More Tone in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B In Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, foreshadowing is not used in a conventional way, and significant events are not overtly predicted in the early parts of the play. Instead, Shakespeare uses wordplay and imagery to amplify later scenes, allowing them to reverberate in retrospect. This technique… Read More Foreshadowing in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Twelfth Night, a play by William Shakespeare, has a dramatic point of view that follows certain characters more closely than others. This allows the audience to sympathize with their perspective. The play focuses on the characters Viola, Feste, and Malvolio, amongst others. Viola and… Read More Point of View in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Twelfth Night is a play that exhibits a festive, mischievous, and witty style. The title of the play refers to the twelfth night after Christmas, which is also known as the night before Epiphany. Epiphany is a religious celebration marking the time when the… Read More Analysis of the Style of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Twelfth Night is a famous Shakespearean comedy that encompasses almost every aspect of the genre. The play revolves around a wedding, mistaken identities, misunderstandings, physical comedy, and a happy ending. As with all of Shakespeare’s comedies, the play concludes with a wedding. In this… Read More Analysis of the Genre of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English During the period when Shakespeare was writing Twelfth Night, there was no actual place called Illyria. However, in ancient times, the region of Illyria existed off the Adriatic Coast, which now encompasses parts of Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia, among other regions. The kingdom of Illyria ceased to… Read More Analysis of the Setting in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English Symbols In Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, the use of symbols is an important aspect of the play’s storytelling. Symbols are objects, characters, figures, or colors that represent abstract ideas or concepts. The play uses several symbols to convey its themes more effectively. Malvolio’s Prison Another significant symbol in… Read More Common Symbols in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English Themes Themes are the underlying and often recurring ideas that are explored throughout a literary work. Themes can encompass a wide range of topics, including but not limited to love, loss, morality, justice, identity, and power. These themes help to convey the author’s message and can often… Read More Common Themes in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B These are possible CSEC questions and answers for poetry. These questions are similar and the response applies to both. (Rubadiri’s An African Thunderstorm” and Wordsworth “Sonnet Composed upon Westminster Bridge” Question A In “An African Thunderstorm” and “Sonnet Composed upon Westminster Bridge”, the speaker… Read More Sample Essay – The theme of Nature in CSEC Poetry – Comparative Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Orwell’s “Animal Farm” deals with the issues of ignorance and the dangers that are associated with ignorance. Discuss the theme of ignorance and the ways in which theme of ignorance impacts the plot and characters. In addition, you must comment on the contrast that… Read More The theme of ignorance in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
One of main themes in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” is deception. Discuss the theme as it appears in the play. In your essay, be sure to cite at least TWO different moments when deception is used and the effect that ONE type of deception has on the characters in the play. In addition, discuss the use… Read More The theme of Deception Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Essay Question Viola is the protagonist of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” With close reference to the play, discuss the role of Viola and her contribution to one of the themes. You should also assess the dramatic effect that her character has in the play. Viola,… Read More Essay question and answer on Viola’s role in Shakespeare “The Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “Twelfth Night” is one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved plays. It is set in the fictional land of Illyria, where the characters are all caught up in a web of mistaken identities and misguided love. Among these characters is Feste, the court jester, who… Read More What is Feste’s role in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night?” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B | Most of the characters, with the exception of Fester, are “foolish.” With close reference to the play, write an essay that discusses the nature of the folly that Olivia, Orsino, and Malvolio displays. In addition, assess how Feste influences comic tone of the… Read More Folly in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B The play Twelfth Night is a type of comedy that has a painful aspect to it. Your task is to write an essay in which you describe two different instances of comedy from the play. In your essay, you should discuss how the humor… Read More Discuss the play Twelfth Night as a Comedy Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Let’s take a look at another essay question for Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” and the response for this question. In the play “Twelfth Night,” Shakespeare explores the use of disguise. With close reference to the play, discuss the use and effectiveness of disguise. You should… Read More How does Shakespeare use disguise in the play “Twelfth Night?” Essay
By Julie Tagg Let’s take a look at the theme of love in Shakespeare and how you would respond to this essay question. “Twelfth Night” is a play that revolves around the theme of love. In your essay, you are required to explore two different types of love depicted in the play. Additionally, you should… Read More Theme of Love in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” Essay
