Worksheet activity for students to draw connections between characters, context and author in new and challenging ways, encouraging critical thinking and comparative skills. Perfect for a starter or plenary.

Worksheet for students to identify the specific linguistic techniques and methods Iago uses in order to manipulate other characters. Page1 gives an example and asks students to find their own; page2 gives 8 specific examples and explanations for students to compare and develop.

Example essay on the question: Explore how Tennessee Williams dramatises the clash between Stanley and Blanche at the end of Scene 10 in A Streetcar Named Desire. To what extent is this scene reflective of the wider play? White space provided around the edge of each point for student annotations

A worksheet providing critical quotations about ‘A Streecar Named Desire’, then guiding students with three methods to integrate the exploration of alternative viewpoints into their writing, with examples.

“Stella is the pivotal cog in a broken wheel.” In light of this comment, discuss the role of Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire. Example response to the above question, in worksheet format with space around each point for student annotation.

Introduction to Literary Critical Theory in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Powerpoint activities introducing the concept of literary theory, exploring students’ own critical position then exploring multiple literary theories including explanations of each theory to apply to ‘Streetcar’.

A worksheet explaining Freud’s model of the psyche, and breaking down the three components of the Id, Ego and Supergo, then asking students to identify the characters in the play who mirror these characteristics. Extension activity included as well as example sentences for how to bring these ideas succinctly into an essay.

A worksheet giving three example points on the theme of ‘desire’ in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’, giving students features to identify within each example, and space to suggest improvements / developments for each point.