The Rover: Comprehensive Guide for A Level
Set text for:
- Edexcel AS and A Level
With its themes of class, honour, virtue and deception, The Rover has prompted debate and discussion ever since its first performance in 1677. Written by Aphra Behn, who is widely recognised as England’s first female professional playwright, the play also put sexual politics at the forefront, raising important questions about the agency of its female characters.
The pack tackles the key stages of text analysis:
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Walk-through
Thorough chapter-by-chapter commentary walks students through each section -
Drawing it all together
In-depth discussion of whole text focuses on: characterisation, setting, context, genre, themes, attitudes and values, language, form, structure, literary approaches -
Indicative content
Supports teaching by ensuring all key areas are covered
Plus! A Further Reading List and Glossary of Key Terms