Overview
Written specifically for GCSE students by academics and specialists 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. Shelagh Delaney's modern classic A
Taste of Honey is a comic and poignant exploration of class, feminism,
race, sexual orientation and optimism in post-war Britain. Fifty years
after its hit premiere, working-class Lancashire lass Jo's story
continues to engage new generations of audiences. 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.