The way in which women are portrayed and the way in which women see themselves clearly has changed over the years and we will pay close attention to these changes. The study of these plays will be placed within the context of the literary, social, and political periods we examine. Contemporary Plays by Women. Edited by Emilie S. Kilgore Restoration and 18 th Century Plays by Women. Edited by Katharine M. Rogers Plays by Early American Women, 1775-1850.
Every student is responsible for the reading list.
On days when student reports are due, you will have no required play due. Thus, you will read close to 14 plays, but will have information on over 40 plays. Every student will choose two plays to read carefully and report on to the class. You will have the entire class period for this assignment and you will need to develop a handout for the class. The handout should include background information on your playwright.