Writers intentions

Question 1

What are stevensons intentions?

Answer 1

1.Criticising the hypocrisy of the Victorian upper classes who were only concerned with sin/impropriety when it was on show
2.Exploring the tension between traditional religious values and new scientific discovery
3.Reluctant to accept some scientific discoveries – offering a moral standpoint on scientific advancement
4.Challenging Calvinist principles of free will and pre-determination
5.Criticising the notion of atavisim by suggesting all people are capable of evil
6.Explores the use and abuse of social power by

Question 2

What are shakespeares intentions?

Answer 2

1.Highlighting the potential dangers of subverting traditional gender values
2.To emphasise the damaging effects of regicide and the disruption of the natural order
3.To emphasise the qualities of good leadership/kingship
4.To draw attention to the unholy effects of the supernatural
5.To demonstrate the dangers of unchecked ambition
6.To emphasise the character’s tragic fall/trajectory