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40 marksDramatic Forms and Generic Conventions

CAPE Literatures in English Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 1

Unit 1 Paper 02 (May 2008). Section A: Drama (Shakespeare - Comedies and Histories). Answer ONE question from this section.

Discuss the validity of the statement that Shakespeare explores serious matters through the genre of comedy, with reference to Much Ado About Nothing.

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  1. 1Discuss the extent to which you agree that in Much Ado About Nothing, it is only the low comedy of Dogberry and his companions that captivates the audience.[40 marks]

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