What is Miranda’s function in the play? How does her character help to move the play forward to its resolution?
The examiner wants you to look at Miranda firstly as a character and her role in the play.
Then how Miranda’s character drives the play forward.
Plan
1 – Introduction
What are you going to do? You are going to explore the role of Miranda and how her role drives the play forward.
2 – Miranda’s Role
What is Miranda’s role?
What is she like?
Refer to Miranda’s words and actions.
Select specific examples of where Miranda’s character is prominent in the play.
3 - How Miranda brings the play forward
Select a few examples of where Miranda pushes the play forward – eg her relationship with Ferdinand.
You need to be specific and analyse where and how Miranda pushes the play forward.
You may also need to consider her relationships with others at this point.
4 – Conclusion
Come to a firm conclusion use your analysis to sum up the function of Miranda’s character and how Miranda helps to move the play forward?
REMEMBER TO USE P.E.E/PQD THROUGHOUT.
