"The Role's the Thing": The Power of Persona in Shakespeare.

Burnett, Rebecca E.; Foster, Elizabeth

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ERIC Number: EJ470334

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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"The Role's the Thing": The Power of Persona in Shakespeare.

Burnett, Rebecca E.; Foster, Elizabeth

English Journal, v82 n6 p69-73 Oct 1993

Suggests that using personas helps students to engage as active learners in their study of William Shakespeare. Describes how students can assume an invisible metaphoric mask in their writing about a play. Argues that the persona approach aids students in recognizing Shakespeare's relevance for their lives. (HB)

Descriptors: Drama, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Literature Appreciation, Poetry, Role Playing, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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