Shakespeare & Classic Literature

          Module 1: Introduction to Shakespeare and Classic Literature

Section 1: Who Was Shakespeare?
- Lesson 1: Overview of Shakespeare’s Life
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Overview of Shakespeare’s Life
- Lesson 2: Early Years and Influences
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Early Years and Influences

Section 2: What Is Classic Literature?
- Lesson 1: Defining Classic Literature
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Defining Classic Literature
- Lesson 2: Characteristics of Timeless Works
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Characteristics of Timeless Works

Section 3: Shakespeare’s Life and Times
- Lesson 1: The Elizabethan World
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 The Elizabethan World
- Lesson 2: Historical Background and Society
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Historical Background and Society

Section 4: The Importance of Historical Context
- Lesson 1: Context in Understanding Literature
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Context in Understanding Literature
- Lesson 2: Impact of History on Themes
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Impact of History on Themes

Section 5: Key Terms in Classic Literature
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Literary Vocabulary
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Introduction to Literary Vocabulary
- Lesson 2: Essential Literary Concepts
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Essential Literary Concepts


Module 2: Exploring Shakespearean Language and Style

Section 1: Understanding Elizabethan English
- Lesson 1: Basics of Early Modern English
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Basics of Early Modern English
- Lesson 2: Pronunciation and Usage in Context
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Pronunciation and Usage in Context

Section 2: Rhetorical Devices Used by Shakespeare
- Lesson 1: An Introduction to Rhetoric in His Works
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 An Introduction to Rhetoric in His Works
- Lesson 2: Examples of Metaphors and Similes
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Examples of Metaphors and Similes

Section 3: Poetic Forms and Structures
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Sonnet Form
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Understanding the Sonnet Form
- Lesson 2: Exploring Blank Verse in Plays
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Exploring Blank Verse in Plays

Section 4: Vocabulary and Expressions
- Lesson 1: Common Expressions in Shakespeare
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Common Expressions in Shakespeare
- Lesson 2: Decoding Archaic Terms
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Decoding Archaic Terms

Section 5: Language Evolution in Context of Classics
- Lesson 1: How Language Changes Over Time
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 How Language Changes Over Time
- Lesson 2: Relevance of Historical Language Today
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Relevance of Historical Language Today


Module 3: Analyzing Shakespeare’s Plays

Section 1: Tragedy in Shakespeare
- Lesson 1: Elements of Tragic Drama
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Elements of Tragic Drama
- Lesson 2: Study of a Tragic Hero
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Study of a Tragic Hero

Section 2: Comedy in Shakespeare
- Lesson 1: Characteristics of Shakespearean Comedy
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Characteristics of Shakespearean Comedy
- Lesson 2: Use of Wit and Humor
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Use of Wit and Humor

Section 3: Historical Plays
- Lesson 1: Defining Historical Drama
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Defining Historical Drama
- Lesson 2: Analyzing Power and Politics
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Analyzing Power and Politics

Section 4: Role of Minor Characters
- Lesson 1: Supporting Characters and Their Impact
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Supporting Characters and Their Impact
- Lesson 2: Comic and Foil Roles
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Comic and Foil Roles

Section 5: Storytelling Techniques in Drama
- Lesson 1: Plot Structure and Pacing
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Plot Structure and Pacing
- Lesson 2: Use of Soliloquies and Monologues
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Use of Soliloquies and Monologues


Module 4: Historical and Cultural Context in Literature

Section 1: The Elizabethan Era
- Lesson 1: Social and Political Landscape
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Social and Political Landscape
- Lesson 2: Daily Life in Elizabethan England
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Daily Life in Elizabethan England

Section 2: Renaissance Influences
- Lesson 1: Key Ideas of the Renaissance
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Key Ideas of the Renaissance
- Lesson 2: Impact on Literature and Arts
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Impact on Literature and Arts

Section 3: Social Structures and Classes
- Lesson 1: Hierarchies in Historical Society
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Hierarchies in Historical Society
- Lesson 2: Class Roles in Literature
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Class Roles in Literature

Section 4: Religion and Society
- Lesson 1: Religious Beliefs of the Time
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Religious Beliefs of the Time
- Lesson 2: How Religion Shaped Worldviews
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 How Religion Shaped Worldviews

Section 5: Literary Movements of the Time
- Lesson 1: Overview of Contemporary Literary Trends
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Overview of Contemporary Literary Trends
- Lesson 2: Connection Between Society and Literature
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Connection Between Society and Literature


Module 5: Themes and Literary Techniques in Classic Literature

Section 1: Themes of Love and Conflict
- Lesson 1: Exploring Romantic Themes
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Exploring Romantic Themes
- Lesson 2: Understanding Conflict and Resolution
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Understanding Conflict and Resolution

Section 2: Moral and Ethical Questions
- Lesson 1: Identifying Moral Dilemmas
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Identifying Moral Dilemmas
- Lesson 2: Discussion of Ethical Choices
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Discussion of Ethical Choices

Section 3: Symbolism and Imagery
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Common Symbols
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Recognizing Common Symbols
- Lesson 2: Interpreting Imagery in Texts
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Interpreting Imagery in Texts

Section 4: Character Archetypes
- Lesson 1: Understanding Archetypal Figures in Classics
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Understanding Archetypal Figures in Classics
- Lesson 2: How Archetypes Influence Storytelling
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 How Archetypes Influence Storytelling

Section 5: Universal Themes in Classics
- Lesson 1: Exploration of Timeless Ideas in Literature
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Exploration of Timeless Ideas in Literature
- Lesson 2: Connecting Past with Present
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Connecting Past with Present