Thursday, January 15, 2015

"To be or not to be..."

Tonight you will read the most famous soliloquy in Hamlet. As you read, I want you to contemplate why this soliloquy is so famous? What is Hamlet addressing in this soliloquy and why does it resonate with people today?

Below you will find a few different versions of this soliloquy being performed. How might you perform this soliloquy?






Thursday, January 8, 2015

Hamlet

Welcome back!

Tonight for homework, I want you to contemplate the role of the Ghost in Act 1 of Hamlet. What is his purpose? Is it for good?  What do you think about the story the Ghost tells Hamlet? Why do you think the Ghost asks Hamlet to "Remember me?" What expectations does this line place on Hamlet?

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