Shakespeare Analysis
Shakespeare Analysis Graphic Organizer: Part One
Literary Elements
As you read the Induction, Act I, and Act 2, look for literary elements used by
Shakespeare to introduce the characters in The Taming of the Shrew. Show which
literary elements are used and provide notes as textual evidence. Provide at least
eight responses using a variety of literary elements.
Literary Element
Applies to
This Character
Act, Scene and lines
Analysis of the Element
EXAMPLE:
Foreshadowing
Katharina
Act 1, Scene 1
BAPTISTA: “Gentlemen, importune me no farther,
For how I firmly am resolved you know;
That is, not bestow my youngest daughter
Before I have a husband for the elder:
If either of you both love Katharina,
Because I know you well and love you well,
Leave shall you have to court her at your pleasure.”
Foreshadowing shows that Katharina will be the more difficult of the two daughters
for whom Baptista must find a husband.
1
2
3.
4
5.
6
7
8.
Shakespeare Analysis Graphic Organizer: Part Two
Plot Development
As you read Act 3 and Act 4 of The Taming of the Shrew, notice events which take
place to help develop the plot. Identify which part of the plot is being developed
(exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, or resolution), include the Act
and Scene numbers along with the text, and write an explanation/analysis of what is
taking place. You may also include events from Act 1 or Act 2. An example has been
provided for you.
Element of the Plot
Act, Scene and Lines
Explanation/ Analysis
Example
Exposition
Act 1, Scene 1
BAPTISTA: “Gentlemen, importune me no farther,
For how I firmly am resolved you know;
That is, not bestow my youngest daughter
Before I have a husband for the elder:
If either of you both love Katharina,
Because I know you well and love you well,
Leave shall you have to court her at your pleasure.”
In these lines, we are introduced to Baptista, a father who wants to find a husband
for his oldest daughter, Katharina. The conflict of the play is also introduced as
Baptista has decided that his youngest daughter cannot marry until Katharina does.
These lines provide readers with some background information on Baptista and his
daughters, as well as their familial relationship. They also reveal that while
Baptista loves both of his daughter’s, he is at a loss for how to manage his oldest
daughter, Katharina.
Shakespeare Analysis Graphic Organizer: Part Three
Comedic Situations
As you complete the reading of The Taming of the Shrew, reflect on how comedic
situations impact the plot development. Provide examples of comedic devices being
used to show the ways that comedy impacts the events of the play and the
interactions between the characters. Provide at least one example from each act.
An example has been provided for you.
Act
Situation
Impact
Example:
Induction
Sly is drunk and falls asleep in a public place.
Others arrive and joke about Sly being dead, but then they haul him away to make
him believe he is a wealthy lord instead of a beggar.
Act1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Act 5
THESIS STATEMENT
Now that you have thoroughly analyzed various elements of the play, respond to one
of the following prompts in one complete sentence. This will become the thesis
statement for the Shakespeare Analysis Essay.
· Argue whether the use of clever language works to develop the plot and
comedy in The Taming of the Shrew.
· Argue whether comedic devices work to develop the plot in The Taming of
the Shrew.
· Argue whether the plot development relies upon the use of comedic devices
in The Taming of the Shrew.
DIRECTIONS:
It is now time to write the Shakespeare Literary Analysis Essay.
Write 4- to 6-paragraphs to argue a response to one of the following prompts:
Argue whether the use of clever language works to develop the plot and comedy in
The Taming of the Shrew.
Argue whether comedic devices work to develop the plot in The Taming of the Shrew.
Argue whether the plot development relies upon the use of comedic devices in The
Taming of the Shrew.
Be sure that you have integrated information from the play, as well as the
secondary sources you have consulted. Once your essay is complete, be sure to
include a Works Cited page with the complete list of the sources you used
throughout the essay.
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