Classical Chinese Theatre: Guan Hanqing Snow in Midsummer ASSIGNED READING: The Norton Anthology of drama
Classical Chinese Theatre: Guan Hanqing Snow in Midsummer
ASSIGNED READING: The Norton Anthology of drama pp 19-21 and 482-503
In your own words, answer each of the following questions in short paragraphs. Send your answers to You may record them in this downloadable document or include your answers in the body of your email.
Share your thoughts on what this play might reveal to us about 13th century China. You may choose to discuss details particular to theatre production or about the wider social context. Support your answer with specific evidence from the play.
How does narration function in Snow in Midsummer? Consider the effects of characters announcing what they are doing and what they plan to do.
ASSIGNED READING: The Norton Anthology of drama pp 19-21 and 482-503
In your own words, answer each of the following questions in short paragraphs. Send your answers to You may record them in this downloadable document or include your answers in the body of your email.
Share your thoughts on what this play might reveal to us about 13th century China. You may choose to discuss details particular to theatre production or about the wider social context. Support your answer with specific evidence from the play.
How does narration function in Snow in Midsummer? Consider the effects of characters announcing what they are doing and what they plan to do.
