Romeo and Juliet: Act by Act Scene by Scene

Synopsis: A video revision guide for GCSE National Curriculum Key Stage 4 English, in which Peter Andrews, Head of English at King Alfred School London and two of his students, Liberty Moss and Ben Farleigh, describe the play in terms of actions, characters, themes and language. A summary is given at the end of each act as well as hints on revision work and exam technique.
Includes discussion of blank verse, prose, iambic pentameter, alliteration, assonance, rhyming couplets, dramatic irony, punctuation, as well as themes & imagery, soliloquy & imagery, and historic background. A complete performance of the play with Alex Hyde-White, Blanche Baker and Esther Rolle. The play can be purchased from the distributor separately.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of production: 1996
Availability: Sale
Uses: Revision for GCSE
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Contributor

Ben Farleigh; Liberty Mosse; Peter Andrews

Cast

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