Module 6 – Discussion: Shakespearean Drama

Module 6 – Discussion: Shakespearean Drama

Respond to this discussion activity by constructing a one-paragraph argument about one of the following topics:

• The exposition, complication, climax of A Midsummer Night’s Dream;
• the comic elements of A Midsummer Night’s Dream: satiric comedy, high comedy, low comedy, etc.
• the relationship between two of the characters of A Midsummer Night’s Dream;
• the setting of A Midsummer Night’s Dream;
• one of the dominant themes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Once you have selected a topic:

1. Make a claim in response to one of the topics above.
2. Add evidence to support your claim in the form of a quotation to illustrate the point you are making.
3. Add analysis by explaining how your quote proves or illustrates your claim.