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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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Ruth Norris 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? In your answer you should: * Make detailed reference to the structure of the play, its language, tone and characterisation. * Relate the idea expressed in the question to your own judgement of the unity in the play, acknowledging that there may be different interpretations possible. * Show understanding of the genre of tragicomedy and the structure and tone of Shakespeare's last plays. There are two clear parts to The Winter's Tale, separated by the passage of Time. The settings in the two halves are very different and different characters drive the plot, for example, in the first half, the action takes place in the court whereas in the second half the scenes are pastoral. However, there are many strong links between the two parts....
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