Thematic Analysis of a Play
Argumentative-Thematic Analysis of a Play: Arcadia
Order Description
identify what you believe to be the one most important theme in Arcadia. In the first half of your essay,
demonstrate that this theme exists, and in the second half of your essay, you will argue why you think this theme is “the
keystone” to Stoppard’s theatrical “argument.” In other words, you are not writing about what theme is the most
valuableto you personally, but rather which theme you think Stoppard values most based on your reading of the play. sustain your argument with evidence from
throughout Arcadia in order to drive your
points home, and you will take into consideration an opposing point of view to lend your argument fairness and
objectivity.