What do you think the AMFAS questions will be?

[lisafaustina]

AMFAS IS GAY

agree.............. theres nothing to write about really... i wonder how im gonna manage to write 800 words on this stupid play

[kenhung123]

sooo you reckon with the CM itll be a 'show how he is used..' question?

i hope so, I actually like those type of essay topics.

Thats a bit specific? How can you discuss that broadly?

[Greggler]

those ones with asking to show how the common man is used are pretty annoying and difficult because you've pretty much have to focus the majority of your discussion on  one character.
the only thing i think i would do if i chose that one would discuss: his effect as a character, effect as a dramatic device; and then a rebuttal/further discussion paragraph saying how he isnt  the only character which influences how we understand the play..

[98.40_for_sure]

You can broaden common man prompts by splitting him up into his various guises.

[TyErd]

for show how the cm does... essay topics, i always include the whole brechtian alienation technique thing and how he changes character to suit the environment blah blah blah but i always include how he is used in contrast to other characters, mainly More. CM serve's himself and only worried about increasing his chance of survival whereas more isn't worried about that at all, rather he is driven by the desire to please god and maintaining his principles, so he pretty much elevates more and positions the audience to see a strong conscience and strong principles as an admirable trait.

[Blakhitman]

Did everyone know there's notes on the back of the book for certain phrases that are said and such in each page? I only found out last night...wish I'd known earlier.

[lisafaustina]

u serious

[98.40_for_sure]

Do you guys usually take the text in hindsight? Discuss More's anachronism and relevance to today's society, as well as Bolt's intention in portraying More in such a 'holier-than-thou' light?

[lisafaustina]

what does holier than thou mean?

[98.40_for_sure]

Bolt made More out to be a christ-like figure, reminiscent of Jesus. Essentially, Sir Thomas More was a man, albeit one of transcendent values, nearing superhuman.

[Harsha]

how the cm is used to understand the play
this was a question in the 07 exam
i doubt it will pop up again?

[98.40_for_sure]

Has something to do with "survival" come up yet?

[TyErd]

there's been:
How does the Common Man enable the audience to understand the complexities of More’s character? (2007)

After the execution of Thomas More, the Headsman announces: “Behold–the head–of a traitor!” Do you agree with this view of Thomas More? (2008)

‘The play suggests that few people do what is right; most people do what is expedient.’ Discuss.(2008)

More says: “I do none harm, I say none harm, I think none harm”. ‘More’s decision to place his principles above his family is difficult for a modern audience to understand.’ Do you agree?(2009)

The Steward says: “The great thing’s not to get out of your depth . . .” To what extent are the characters in the play out of their depth?(2009)

[TyErd]

every year so far there's been something about More

[98.40_for_sure]

I'd say high chance of something to do with symbolism and metaphors.