Exploratory Study: Comparing "Hamlet" and "Doctor Faustus"

Here is the exploratory study title again:

Compare Shakespeare and Marlowe’s treatment of human desire in Hamlet and Doctor Faustus. This should include reference to performance criticism and critical interpretation as well as the significance and influence of the contexts in which the plays were written.

Approximate word count: 1800

Assessment Objectives:

AO1: Articulate creative, informed and relevant responses to literary texts, using appropriate terminology and concepts, and coherent, accurate written expression.

AO2: Demonstrate detailed critical understanding in analysing the ways in which structure, form and language shape meaning in literary texts.

AO3: Explore connections and comparisons between different literary texts, informed by interpretations of other readers.

AO4: Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and achieved.

Homework

In 200-300 words summarise what you have learned about the Prologue from "Doctor Faustus". Indicate how it may be compared to "Hamlet" at this point.

Image: Christopher Marlowe