Exploring the Prologue of Frankenstein Play - Brighton College Vietnam
Delve into the prologue of the play "Frankenstein" in this educational lesson at Brighton College Vietnam. Learn the significance of prologues, analyze the content, and reflect on its effectiveness as the opening of the play. Engage with new knowledge and critical thinking in this exciting exploration of dramatic features and storytelling elements.
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Year 8: Unit 2: Modern Play: Frankenstein: Lesson 2 Year 8: Unit 2: Modern Play: Frankenstein: Lesson 2
Date: November 2023 Title: What is a prologue? What is the purpose of the prologue at the start of the play? Recap questions: Do it now What is a playscript or a drama text? Identify three features of a playscript / drama text. Why do directors write staging notes? How do they help the actors and actresses prepare for the performance piece? Base Reach Challenge Miss Odell is currently reading
In this lesson, we are going to focus in on the prologue to the play. New Knowledge A prologue is a speech that introduces the play. Why do you think playwrights might use a prologue to introduce their play? What things might be said in a prologue?
Lets now look at the prologue to our play, Frankenstein. New Knowledge Check for understanding: What do we learn through the prologue?
We are going to now delve a little deeper into the prologue. Pen to paper
Having studied the prologue, to what extent do you think this is an effective opening to our play, Frankenstein? Reflection You may wish to draw upon words such as prologue, perspective, dramatic features, gothic genre, monologue etc in your response.
