Act II Discussion

Answer the following questions in a 2-3 paragraph response.

What conflicting emotions are expressed in Hamlet through his final soliloquy in Act 2? Back up your assessment with line numbers.

How would you describe Hamlet’s attitude toward the other characters? How does he show it?

Do you think Hamlet is acting mad, or do you think he is actually going mad? Explain.

DUE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22!

Act I Discussion

In Act I, scene iii of Hamlet, Polonius gives Laertes a great deal of "fatherly advice" about how to live his life. Look at this section and find advice you have heard from your own parents. How valuable is this advice? Have you used it? Have you been involved in any situation to which this advice was applicable?

Do you think Laertes and Hamlet are likely to follow their parents' advice? Why are or why not? Give examples from the text.


Due Friday, April 3!

Background KWL

What have been your previous experiences with studying Shakespeare? Have you developed a positive, negative, or apathetic view of the Bard? What have you learned about Shakespeare already? What more do you want to know?


Post response by Fri., March 27, 9pm.