Essay III. (due Jan 8; 1000 words). Drama.

Choose one of the following topics:

1. Consider the implications of the title, Twelfth Night, or What You Will, for understanding the play.

2. Assess the significance of love in Twelfth Night. Is it an ideal or a plot device?

3. Explain the contribution made by the sub-plot (Sir Toby, Malvolio, etc.) to the meaning of Twelfth Night.

4. Discuss the representations of acting in Endgame and what contribution they make to the meaning of the play.

5. Do you regard Endgame as a comedy or as a tragedy? Support your answer by detailed reference to the play.

6. Discuss the elements of narrative in Endgame and their contribution to the play.

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