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“Research Paper: The Influence of Greek Tragedies on Lorca’s Plays”
In this activity, students will write a research paper examining the influence of the format of the Greek tragedy on the structuring of Lorca’s plays.
Although Lorca’s play is set in early 20th century Spain, influences of Greek tragedies are prevalent in the way Lorca formats and structures characters and scenes. For this activity, you will write a research paper analyzing the Greek tragedy’s influence on Lorca’s work. Consider the following questions as you format your essay (these questions can be used as section markers):
After researching your paper, submit your draft for a peer review before submitting.
Teaching Suggestion: This activity invites students to combine their analytical, research, and writing skills.
By Federico García Lorca