The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the Methuen Drama GCSE Guides conveniently gather indispensable resources and tips for successful understanding and writing all in one place, preparing students to approach their exams with confidence. Key features include a critical commentary of the play with extensive, clearly labelled analyses on themes, characters and context. They take studying drama even further with sections on dramatic technique, critical reception, related works, fascinating behind-the-scenes interviews with playwrights, directors or actors, and a helpful glossary of dramatic terms. In Simon Stephens’s multi-award-winning stage adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on Mark Haddon’s novel, Christopher’s investigation into the death of the neighbour’s dog tears his world apart and confronts him with the struggle to survive when everything feels foreign. Carefully following the requirements of GCSE English Literature assessment objectives, these studies include expert advice on how to write about modern drama. With featured activities for group study and independent work, they are versatile and valuable to students and teachers alike. Cover page Halftitle page Series page Title page Copyright page CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE The Play Reading a play Reading this play Overview Context Themes Character Dramatic technique Critical reception Related work Glossary of dramatic terms CHAPTER TWO Behind the Scenes Simon Stephens (playwright) Marianne Elliott (director) Luke Treadaway (actor) Nick Sidi (actor) Nicola Walker (actress) Niamh Cusack (actress) CHAPTER THREE Writing About the Play Developing your personal response Using quotations Constructing an argument Moving from description to analysis Connecting text to context Writing with appropriate formality BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX