Social Political and Religious Dimensions

1. Social Political and Religious Dimensions “Contemporary Scottish plays highlight the intolerable living and working conditions that people have to endure.” With reference to two or more plays you have seen or read, discuss the social conditions that Scottish playwrights want us to consider. “Scottish plays focus on a negative image of Scots and/or Scotland.” Do you agree with this view? You should illustrate your answer with reference to two or more plays that you have seen or read. “Scottish playwrights portray Scotland as a nation of underprivileged people.” Discuss this statement with reference to two or more plays you have seen or studied. To what extent do contemporary Scottish playwrights write about contented people who lead fulfilling lives? You must make reference to at least two or more contemporary Scottish plays that you have seen or studied.

2. Issues of Gender Discuss the extent to which Scottish playwrights present a negative portrayal of women and womanhood. You should illustrate your answer with reference to two or more plays that you have seen or read. “The younger generation of men and women have greater equality compared to previous generations.” Do you agree with this view? You should illustrate your answer with reference to two or more plays that you have seen or read. “The women in contemporary Scottish plays are portrayed as the stronger sex.”Discussthis statement with reference to two or more plays that you have seen or read. Compare the men with the women in contemporary Scottish plays. Which of the sexes do you consider to be more powerful? You should illustrate your answer with reference to two or more plays you have seen or read. Describe and analyse the portrayal of domineering and/or submissive women in two or more plays you have seen or studied.