Write no less than 150 words on each of the following topics in English in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.
Shakespeare is the master of English drama. He wrote all together 38 plays in his life. Discuss the four periods of his dramatic career.
The first period of Shakespeare s dramatic career was one of apprenticeship. He wrote five history plays (e.g, Henry VI )， four comedies (e.g, The Comedy of Errors ). In the second period, Shakespeare's style and approach became highly individualized. He wrote five histories (e.g. Henry IV) , six comedies (e.g. The Merchant of Venice)and two tragedies (e.g. Romeo and Juliet ). His third period includes his greatest tragedies (e.g. Hamlet)and his so called dark comedies (e.g. Measure for Measure ). The last period includes his principal romantic tragicomedies (e.g. The Tempest ). (P30)
