A Tribute to a Friend

With his play Cahoot's Macbeth, Stoppard pays homage to his compatriot, the Czechoslovak playwright Pavel Kohout, whose works faced the silencing blade of censorship during the turbulent 1970s. Delve into one of Kohout's banned masterpieces and juxtapose it with Cahoot's Macbeth, focusing on how each piece weaves a tapestry of political dissent.

Echoes of Censorship

Choose a historical period where a region was engulfed in the shadows of literary censorship due to political strife. Investigate the roots and resolutions of this clash, and pen a concise biography of a literary figure who bravely faced the muzzle of censorship.

The Velvet Divorce

Unearth the historical narrative that led to Czechoslovakia's delicate split into the Czech and Slovak Republics. Explore the cultural ripples left in the wake of this political separation. Compare and contrast the two nations as they stand today, with a keen eye on their artistic and political landscapes.

The March of Communism

Embark on a journey tracing the lineage of communism from its inception. Compile a timeline that captures the pivotal moments in its history and elucidate how these events echoed across the globe, shaping societies.

Exploring Language Creation

In the realm of Stoppard's play, a novel tongue named Dogg emerges, crafted from English words given new life and meaning. Stoppard offers English translations in brackets throughout his works. Using these clues and additional references like the song "My Way," compose a Dogg-English phrasebook. Introduce it with a brief preface highlighting any intriguing patterns discovered between these linguistic realms.