Essay Topics: To prepare for this section of the final exam, brainstorm and then prepare one sheet of notes for the topic of your choice. Include an outline with topics for each body paragraph, quotations, and a thesis statement, but no other full sentences.
Comparison: Choose two characters from the play and compare and contrast them. Analyze their similarities and differences in personality, attitude, change, and symbolism. What is Shakespeare saying through the comparison of these two characters? How does he use them as a foil? Use specific examples and quotations from the play to support your opinions.
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Theme: Analyze how Shakespeare develops the theme the power of words. How do words create and destroy? How do they reflect intelligence or the lack of? How do they bring people together or force them apart? Why do they matter? Use specific examples and quotations from the play to support your opinions.
Use the attached outlines below to help you organize your thoughts for the essay portion exam. Please adapt them to what you want to focus on in your essay and add quotations and a thesis statement to the topic you like best. Bring that paper to the exam on Thursday.