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"The true interest of 'The Winter's Tale' lies not with Leontes but rather with the female characters - abused Hermione, faithful and tenacious Paulina and the beautiful, chaste and innocent Perdita."
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"The Winter's Tale:" 'The Madness of Leontes appears with terrifying speed and threatens to destroy the world around him.' Discuss.
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"What do we learn about Leontes in Act 1? How does Shakespeare dramatically portray his character?"
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A Winter's Tale - Why is Leontes so jealous of Hermione and Polixenes and why does he think they are having an affair?
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Act 1 of “The Winter’s tale”,
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An exploration of Shakespeare’s presentation of the different forms of love in 'The Winters Tale'.
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By what means does Shakespeare convince us of the madness of Leontes in Acts I & II of The Winter's Tale?
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Examine Act 3 Scene 2 and consider its importance in the development of the plot, in the presentation of character and in the revelation themes, discussing also the effectiveness of the language.
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Explore the ways in which Shakespeare presents Leontes and his descents into jealousy
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Explore the ways in which Shakespeare presents Leontes and his turn into jealousy.
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Having closely examined act 1 scene 2 of 'The Winter's Tale' what evidence can you find to explain Leontes jealousy? Do you feel Leontes was already jealous before the start of the scene? If so why?
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How do the ideas and languages of these speeches help to create the effect of Leontes' jealousy?
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How does Shakespeare Develop the Character of Leontes in the Opening Scenes of the Play?
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It has been said that The Winter's Tale falls into two distinct halves. What relationships, if any, can you see between the two parts of the play?
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Parenting is a main element of “The Winters Tale”. Discuss the contrast between Leontes, Hermione, Polixenes, the shepherd and the clown as parents.
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Read the following extract from Act I Scene II of the play. How do the ideas and language of these speeches help to create the effect of Leontes’ jealousy?
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Some critics have claimed that the structure of "The Winters Tale is clumsy - Others have claimed it to be a masterpiece of skilful construction - What are your views?
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The painful moment when Polixenes forbids his son's marriage shows that although Bohemia is a healing place it is not a paradise. What is your response to Shakespeare's presentation of Bohemia in the design of the play as a whole?
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The Winter's Tale: Tragedy in Acts 1-3.
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What atmosphere is created in Act IV of A Winter's Tale and Why?
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What have you learnt about the following characters in Act One, Camillo; Hermione; Polixenes?
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