The middle-aged judge a) Is a fat, corrupt know-all
b) Eats very little c) Has a rough beard
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The elderly man a) Wears smart shoes b) Is only a thin shadow of his former strong self c) Has a strong, manly voice
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The very old man a) Has lost his teeth and much of his senses b) Has everything he ever wanted c) Is full of energy
Write a letter to Jaques telling him that you either agree or disagree with his views on the stages of life.
Perform a dramatic reading of this soliloquy. Appoint a narrator to speak lines 1–5. SPEAK
Form seven small groups of three for each ‘age’. One person reads the lines while the other two mime the actions.
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Re-read each of the seven ages carefully. Choose two of Jaques’ opinions with which you agree or disagree. Defend your opinions with evidence and good reasons.
Watch the BBC drama trailer once more and fill in the grid below, choosing a best moment in each case. Explain why you think this is the best moment.
