Literature in English 2010/23 Oct Nov 2024

1. Crumbs from the Table of Joy (Lynn Nottage) – Analysis of relationships between the three women in Act 2 and sympathy towards Godfrey’s character.

2. Death and the King’s Horseman (Wole Soyinka) – Exploration of dramatic tension and mystery in Scene 3 and Pilkings’ role in Elesin’s failed ritual.

3. A Streetcar Named Desire (Tennessee Williams) – Examination of a key moment in Scene 4 and Stanley’s cruelty throughout the play.

4. A Midsummer Night’s Dream (William Shakespeare) – Analysis of humor and entertainment in Act 3, Scene 1, and Helena’s sense of unfair treatment.

5. Othello (William Shakespeare) – Interpretation of Iago’s manipulative tactics in Act 3, Scene 3, and Roderigo’s portrayal as a victim.

6. Literary Techniques and Themes – Discussion of dramatic devices, character motivations, and themes such as power, deception, and gender roles.