Overview
Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the
Methuen Drama GCSE Student Guides conveniently gather indispensable
resources and tips for successful understanding and writing all in one
place, preparing students to approach their exams with confidence. Key
features include a critical commentary of the play with extensive,
clearly labelled analyses on themes, characters and context. They take
studying drama even further with sections on dramatic technique,
critical reception, related works, fascinating behind-the-scenes
interviews with playwrights, directors or actors, and a helpful glossary
of dramatic terms. An English theatre classic, J. B. Priestley's An
Inspector Calls is as much about today as it is about the 20th century.
On a night in 1912, Inspector Goole's unexpected arrival at the Birling
family's home turns a dinner party into a murder investigation with some
shattering conclusions. Closely following the requirements of GCSE
English Literature assessment objectives, these studies include expert
advice on how to write about modern drama.
With featured activities for group study and independent work, they are
versatile and valuable to students and teachers alike.