Firstly consider what the main topic of the essay title actually is by listing synonyms, connotations and associations with the topic stated in the question. Put these into your own words.
Secondly name the two plays you are going to write your essay on. And jot down how the play links to the concepts in the title. At this point you must also identify two or three episodes from each play that you can draw on for illustration and expansion in your essay. Try and choose episodes that enable you to write a lot.
List about three sub topics from each play that will answer the essay question.
Identify short and simple quotations that you could use in your essay. Choose quotations that contain clear dramatic conventions and or literary techniques.
Identify dramatic conventions / literary techniques and consider how the dramatic conventions / literary techniques in the quotations have an impact or intended impact on the audience.
What comparative / contrasting links can you make between the two plays.
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Key concept / Plays
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Identify key episodes
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Play 1
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Play 2
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Main ideas
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Quotations
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Analytical points
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Comparative points
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Concluding points
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