Ideas for Reports and Papers
1. What kind of life did orphans in England face in 1601? Was Widge's experience with his masters out of the ordinary?
2. Investigate Shakespeare's life and create a brief profile of the playwright.
3. Why were women prohibited from acting in Shakespeare's era? Are there any professions in modern-day England that remain inaccessible to women?
4. Compose a descriptive essay about a walk through the streets of Shakespeare's London. What distinctive characteristics would set London apart from other cities of that time?
5. This book is set towards the end of Queen Elizabeth's lengthy reign. Summarize her achievements as a monarch.
6. Describe the publishing industry in England in 1601. Why did playwrights hesitate to publish their plays immediately?
7. Swordplay is significant in Shakespeare's plays and in the adventure in Blackwood's novel. Describe the various moves Widge must master for the play. What different techniques did Nick and Mr. Armin use in actual sword fights?
8. How crucial are role models for young people? Who were Widge's role models, and how did they influence his sense of right and wrong?
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