Writes Pranith N. (3rds)
In the Third Form’s weekly scholarship sessions this half-term, we have been studying drama in the Renaissance period. We began by investigating the playwright William Shakespeare and the variety of plays he has written, exploring the three themes that occur in his plays: comedy, tragedy and history.
We then went on to look at the most performed play of the 17th century: Dr Faustus. Reading the script in class, we delved deeper into the metaphorical meaning that Christopher Marlowe, the playwright, conveys with each line, even linking parts of the play to Greek mythology!
Dr Faustus captivates the audience from the very beginning, encapsulating us in a dimension where the mortal and divine worlds blur together seamlessly. Of course, a huge thank you must go out to Mrs Shockley for guiding us expertly through the complicated and majestic world of Renaissance Drama. It has truly been a stimulating experience learning about this fascinating period of theatrical history.
