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1. What is the significance of honor in Much Ado About Nothing? How is female honor different from that of male honor? In the end, does honor do more harm or more good? Explain and support your answer.

2.How do the directorial decisions made by Kenneth Branagh in his 1993 film version of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing change the nature of the play? (Or, if you think they don't, explain why not).

For example, you might explain the differences between the political environment of the play versus the movie, or the nuances of Hero's character that may or may not be lost in Branagh's film. Then you would argue why these differences are important (how do they change the meaning of the play?).

3. Explain the importance of "noting" in this play. You can focus on one kind of "noting" or you can focus on one subtopic in the play and show how "noting" occurs on several levels. Review the introduction to Much Ado for more details.

4. In August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean, Citizen and Caesar are both responsible for a man's death. Who bears more guilt for that? Explain and support your answer.

5. What effects does slavery still have on the characters in Gem of the Ocean, some forty years after its abolition? Why is this important?

6. What is Aunt Ester's role in August Wilson's play, and why has she selected Black Mary to replace her when the time comes? Wilson saw this character as central to his play-why?

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