Play Analysis Prompt: (DUE: 2/13) 200 Points
Select a full-length play (containing 2 or more acts) as a video or live production that reflects on aspects of a specific culture. (Suggestion: Review your notes and class materials about the wide variety of cultures to choose from.) Write a 6-8 page analysis that contain a clear thesis statement (a single sentence with a main idea and 3 supportive points), evidence of careful assessment of the play and how it pertains to a culture. Use MLA format for this essay. Submit as a Word Doc or a PDF.
(Refer to “How to Write a Play Analysis” Powerpoint as a guide to completing this assignment.)
Please identify and write about the play’s key elements:
Title and playwright
Setting/time Period
Main characters/supporting characters
Main conflict
Resolution
Climax
Cultural relevance/significance in the play
In addition, consider the following:
Type of Play
Historical Context
Themes
Character Development
Dramatic Devices
Plot, Setting, Organization
See attached Powerpoint below
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