Overview
Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the
Methuen Drama GCSE 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. Unmatched as a theatrical response to the First World War, R. C.
Sherriff's Journey's End focuses on the experience of soldiers and the
conditions in which they fought and died through a socially diverse
regiment of English soldiers hiding in trenches in France. Carefully
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.