
An Inspector Calls GCSE Student Guide
Philip Roberts(Author)
Methuen Drama (Publisher)
Published on 7. April 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-1-4742-3363-7 (ISBN)
Description
Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the Methuen Drama GCSE Student Guides conveniently gather indispensable resources and tips for successful understanding and writing all in one place, preparing students to approach their exams with confidence.
Key features include a critical commentary of the play with extensive, clearly labelled analyses on themes, characters and context. They take studying drama even further with sections on dramatic technique, critical reception, related works, fascinating behind-the-scenes interviews with playwrights, directors or actors, and a helpful glossary of dramatic terms.
An English theatre classic, J. B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls is as much about today as it is about the 20th century. On a night in 1912, Inspector Goole's unexpected arrival at the Birling family's home turns a dinner party into a murder investigation with some shattering conclusions.
Closely following the requirements of GCSE English Literature assessment objectives, these studies include expert advice on how to write about modern drama. With featured activities for group study and independent work, they are versatile and valuable to students and teachers alike.
Key features include a critical commentary of the play with extensive, clearly labelled analyses on themes, characters and context. They take studying drama even further with sections on dramatic technique, critical reception, related works, fascinating behind-the-scenes interviews with playwrights, directors or actors, and a helpful glossary of dramatic terms.
An English theatre classic, J. B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls is as much about today as it is about the 20th century. On a night in 1912, Inspector Goole's unexpected arrival at the Birling family's home turns a dinner party into a murder investigation with some shattering conclusions.
Closely following the requirements of GCSE English Literature assessment objectives, these studies include expert advice on how to write about modern drama. With featured activities for group study and independent work, they are versatile and valuable to students and teachers alike.
Reviews / Votes
Any actor preparing facilitation sessions for secondary schools on plays set for GCSE could learn from Bloomsbury's fine new series of study guides ... [This book contains] a huge amount of background information along with an accessible but detailed look at how the play works as drama and how it has been - or could be - staged. * The Stage *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
137 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4742-3363-7 (9781474233637)
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Philip Roberts
An Inspector Calls GCSE Student Guide
E-Book
04/2016
1st Edition
Methuen Drama
€12.99
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Philip Roberts
An Inspector Calls GCSE Student Guide
E-Book
04/2016
1st Edition
Methuen Drama
€12.99
Available for download
Person
Philip Roberts is Emeritus Professor of Drama and Theatre Studies in the University of Leeds. He specialises in post-war British Theatre and has published extensively on playwrights and drama of the period.
Author
Emeritus Professor of Drama and Theatre Studies in the University of Leeds, UK
Content
Foreword by Stephen Daldry
The Play
Overview
Context
Themes
Character
Dramatic Technique
Critical Reception and Writings
Related Work
Glossary of Dramatic Terms
Behind the Scenes
Stephen Daldry (Director)
Mary Papadima (Director)
Writing About the Play
Select Bibliography
The Play
Overview
Context
Themes
Character
Dramatic Technique
Critical Reception and Writings
Related Work
Glossary of Dramatic Terms
Behind the Scenes
Stephen Daldry (Director)
Mary Papadima (Director)
Writing About the Play
Select Bibliography