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READ THE BOOK: THE Norton ANTHOLOGY OF DRAMA

INSTRUCTIONS OF WHERE TO READ


Read the introduction provided in the Norton anthology of drama (pp 405-409).
Read the Prologue and Act 1, as well as the brief summaries of Acts 2, 3, and 4 provided in your Norton Anthology (pp. 411-426)

Read the summary of Act 5 that I offer below (OR, if you have the time in your schedule, read the full Act 5 in the Norton Anthology pp 426-435)
Read Act 6, the summary of Act 7, Act 8, the summary of Act 9, and Act 10 in Norton (pp. 435-470)

My hope is that this will provide a workable balance between exposure and manageability. I look forward to discussing this fascinating play with you before we head into a relaxing Reading Week.

Summary of Act 5 of The Little Clay Cart  (available to read in full in Norton if you choose):

Charudatta appears in the garden of his house. A servant of Vasantasena arrives to announce that Vasantasena is on her way to visit him. We then see Vasantasena in the street out