How does Shakespeare present the idea of forgiveness at the end of the play?
The examiner is looking for you to show that you understand the theme of forgiveness in this play and why forgiveness is so important.
They also want you to look at how forgiveness is presented.
Plan
1 – Introduction
What are you going to do? You are going to look at the theme of forgiveness and how forgiveness is presented as a theme in the play.
2 – Forgiveness as a theme
Consider forgiveness as a theme, select examples from the play where forgiveness is shown.
Be relevant and consider the importance of forgiveness.
3 - Presentation of forgiveness
Focus this section on the last scene of the play.
How is forgiveness presented?
Is it given freely and without judgement?
Or is it conditional?
Why is it conditional/free?
What effect does this idea of forgiveness have on the whole play?
You will need to complete a close reading of the last scene.
4 – Conclusion
Come to a firm conclusion how does Shakespeare present forgiveness?
Why does he present it in this way?
What is the effect of this forgiveness on the last scene?
REMEMBER TO USE P.E.E/PQD THROUGHOUT.
