Essay Exam To prepare for the essay portion of the final, carefully look through both topics below, brainstorm and then prepare one sheet of notes for each to use on your essay exam. Include an outline, quotations, and a thesis statement on your one page of notes. On the day of the exam, you will find out which essay to write on. |
The Power of Words: Analyze how Shakespeare develops the theme. How do words create and destroy? How do they reflect intelligence or the lack of? How do they bring people together or force them apart? Why do they matter? Use specific examples and quotations from the play to support your opinions. -or- The Beautiful is the Good: Analyze how Shakespeare plays with the concept. What does he say about the nature of our world through this concept? Use specific examples and
direct quotations in order to support your opinions.
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