Analyze how playwrights use the elements of drama as a means to teach the downfall pride can have on a person and the vital role honor plays in society.

The essay must be 6-8 paragraphs in length, have a clear thesis statement, and be well developed with support (3 quotes, 9 lines maximum; in MLA format) from the plays to qualify your thesis. The essay must also have an introduction and conclusion, and be a persuasive (argument) piece of writing, not a regurgitation of the readings. There is no need to summarize the plays for your audience (me). I know the plays extremely well. You need to consider the various elements of drama that we have analyzed, especially when considering the purpose of a writing a play. Take into consideration plot, language, dialogue, setting, imagery, character, symbolism and , perhaps, societal constructs such as morals and values, ethics, and justice. The majority of the essay must be objective analysis created by you- the author. This means 80% of the essay must be analysis that focuses on the use of the elements of drama to develop the concept in the prompt. The remaining 20% should be textual support only from the plays listed with the prompt you selected. You should also include a paragraph analyzing the plays using 1 or 2 critical theories (chapter 9). Do not start a paragraph by referencing a play. A paragraph should start with objective analysis about a point in the thesis. A good format for the body paragraphs is: 3-4 sentences about the use of an element of drama by playwrights, in general, not specific playwrights- just playwrights overall. Then reference a play, bring in a couple of lines for support, include line or page numbers in MLA format. This should be followed by a qualifying sentence; then back to objective analysis about the topic of the paragraph. If you read your essay and realize it focuses to heavily on the plays, rewrite it before submitting it. If you want to email me the first paragraph- the introduction and the thesis- for feedback, please do so. If you have questions, please ask. Read the instructions twice before reading the prompts. Prompt: History proves that plays are used as tools to educate a society before the inception of literacy being the norm. Playwrights understood how vital their works were to teach the morals and values of the society in which they lived. With this in mind, they took great care to deliver plays that were often didactic as well as entertaining. Analyze how playwrights use the elements of drama as a means to teach the downfall pride can have on a person and the vital role honor plays in society. Support must come from general analysis and from: Othello

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