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Name
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Date

William Shakespeare and

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(title of the play goes on the line)

I. Who is William Shakespeare?

1. Biography of William Shakespeare (birth, family, before writing, during
writing, after writing, death)
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2. Writing Style
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3. Works (sonnets, plays)
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II. ______ (title of play)

1. Characters
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2. Plot
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3. Analysis
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4. History
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5. Dramatic Structure
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6. Language
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7. Themes
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 8. Religion (Was there a reference to religion in the play?)
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9. Feminism
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10. Criticism (What did you like about the play? What did you dislike about
the play? Could you relate to any other characters or plot of the play? What was
your favorite act? Who was your favorite character?)
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III. Influences (What influences did this play have on other works including books, poems,
paintings, film, television, etc.?)

IV. Conclusion
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V. References (MLA format; minimum of five sources with one being your play)