Comparisons
NB this page is still under construction!
In the exam it is important that you write about comparisons between texts. The sections below should give you some ideas of how to do this but it will, of course, depend on the question!
Genre
Paradise Lost
First conceived as a tragedy but realised as an epic poem - who is the hero?
Volpone
Comedy - satire - which parts of society is the satire aimed at?
Authorial voice
Paradise Lost
Note Milton's argument at start of book 9 and look at Book 1 where he states that he seeks "to justify the ways of God to men"
Volpone
Note Jonson's argument, prologue and epistle to the universities
Both texts comment on the faults of society at the time - criticism of greed, desire and government
NB this page is still under construction!
In the exam it is important that you write about comparisons between texts. The sections below should give you some ideas of how to do this but it will, of course, depend on the question!
Genre
Paradise Lost
First conceived as a tragedy but realised as an epic poem - who is the hero?
Volpone
Comedy - satire - which parts of society is the satire aimed at?
Authorial voice
Paradise Lost
Note Milton's argument at start of book 9 and look at Book 1 where he states that he seeks "to justify the ways of God to men"
Volpone
Note Jonson's argument, prologue and epistle to the universities
Both texts comment on the faults of society at the time - criticism of greed, desire and government