Hamlet 2.2 and 3.1 2/5

Hamlet's Truths

Prepare dramatic monologues using only Hamlet's Words

Monologue 1 - Analyze Hamlet's interactions with Polonius. What's he really saying? What truths does he tell? What puns and double entendres? What might they mean? Then use Hamlet's words to create a monologue that reflects these truths.

Monologue 2 - Analyze Hamlet's interactions with Rosencranz and Guildenstern. What truths does he tell them in lines 234 - 317? Again consider the puns, metaphors, and language. What is he really saying? Then construct a monologue from Hamlet's words that reflect these truths.

Consider:

Hamlet's Interactions with the Player: lines 436 - 537: What is the story of Hecuba? Why is it so important to Hamlet? What are Hamlet's reactions to the Player's performance?

Paraphrase and Analysis

"O What a Rogue . . . ."  What is Hamlet really saying and how does he say it? What truths are here? Have you heard any of this before? How does his language reflect his mind?

Then write a line by line direct paraphrase of this soliloquy.

Read Act 3 scene 1

Assignment for 2-1

Assignment - Please submit responses to Substitute by the end of class. If you prefer to write them in your logs you may, but you will need to email me your photos of the completed work before the end of your class period.

ASSIGNMENT

1.       Students will Read Hamlet Act 2.1, Compose Log Responses according to log guide in the Hamlet Log Books,

2.       Students will compose answers to the following before the end of class and turn them in to substitute:

A.      Using lines  2.1.1 – 83 as your guide – What words reveal Polonius’ values and character in these lines? To what extent were they revealed in 1.3? Be specific in your response.

B.      2.1.84 – end.  What is Hamlet up to in this scene? Read Ophelia’s account carefully and explain the impetus for these actions. Why is he treating Ophelia this way? Why Ophelia of all people? Does Hamlet Love Ophelia? If not how does he show this? If yes, what reasons could he have for putting on this show for her?

3.       Homework – Reading – Act 2 Scene 2 lines  1 – 318 and write in Logs for 2.2.1 - 318

Hamlet Assigned Reading 2.1 for Monday 2/1

1. Logs due for Act 1.
2. Hamlet Quiz with short answer response through Act 2.1.
3. Prepare a sketch of how you see the stage for Act 2.1 in Log Journal after the Act 1 log entries. How do all the players enter and exit? List all the characters on your diagram.
4. Prepare for close reading of a prose or poetry passage by reviewing assignments from Q1 and Q2 (the mock is coming soon!).
2.1 will be due Wednesday.

Reminder 1.4 - 1.5 Due 1/28

Remember that Act 1.4 and 1.5 are a combined 3 entry log. Try to focus your responses to 1.

Additionally, Draw Hamlet's Mind AFTER 1.5

Mind Fields and The Effects of This Good Lesson Keep Due 1/28

The Minds of Hamlet and Claudius

Now that you've met these two characters, draw graphic representations of the mind of each on separate pages AFTER the 1.2 log. Include their character traits, how you see their minds working, feelings (attitude/tone words), and at least three 3 quotes that capture them at least.

 Read and Log 1.3

Meet The Other Family

Paraphrase in modern language and compose a script in modern colloquial language of this scene. 

What are your opinions of Polonius, Ophelia, Laertes?

Include these AFTER your 1.3 logs.

Hamlet 1.2 - Write responses like these between your scene logs.

Literary Terms

Examine Claudius' Speech (the order of his address, the rhetorical devices - antithesis, equivocation, diction, juxtaposition) and interactions ll.1 - 120; What does the manner of his language reveal about his character?

Examine lines 66 - 95. How does this interaction between Hamlet and Claudius reveal the innermost thoughts (subtext) of each. In other words, what does each really want? How does each really feel? What does Gertrude want? How do you know? Support your answers with text support.

Consider Claudius' use of the Royal "WE" with Hamlet in these responses. What do the shifts in tone signify about the Mind of Claudius?

 

Independent Novel Project Paper

NOTE!!!! If you failed the assignments with a 60 or below and would like to improve your grade, YOU M AY resubmit a revised and improved paper by 1/13 for a higher grade. There is an assignment window on Turnitin for these papers.