The title is Choose two contrasting scenes and examine first their significance to the play as a whole and secondly how you would direct them in a school production. This is a very basic frame to get you started - you will need to expand it considerably.

The main/principle character(s) in this scene is/are…

The scene develops the character by…(explain how the scene changes/adds to our view of

the character)

This is shown in the lines "quote", "quote" and "quote".

These show that….

They reveal…(what do they show us about the character?)

Shakespeare also …(In what other ways does Shakespeare develop this character?)

This is shown in…

In addition/By contrast/In comparison,(name of character) is developed by….

This is shown in the following phrases…"quote","quote" and "quote"

The key words are…." " and " "

They suggest that….

They are significant because….

These lines echo……

The themes developed in the scene are….

Shakespeare focuses our attention on them by….

For example "quote", "quote" and "quote"

These images/phrases/words/lines/series of actions mean….

They intensify/develop/ add to/ the theme by….

Later in the play the theme is….

The first role to consider is ……. This should be acted to suggest…….. These lines (‘………..’) require particular care, because…………………

My advice to the actors on movement would be……

My choice for scenery would be……..

The most powerful/strongest/intense aspect of the scene is…. because…..

The scene’s significance to the rest of the play is….

From a director’s point of view, the challenges are…….. and my solutions are……..