Hamlet 2.2

February 6, 2019

Standards: 

RL.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly engaging.

RL.11-12.7 Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem, evaluating how each version interprets the source text. 

Obj: I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in Hamlet and analyze the impact of specific word choices and how they depict the human condition.

I can analyze multiple interpretations of Hamlet and evaluate how each source is interpreted.

Starter: 

Complete one reading log entry based on what you read in 2.1

Vocabulary: 

Word: Imagery 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Create or find an example of imagery. 

Activity 

1. Hamlet 2.2

Characters

Claudius

Gertrude

Rosencrantz

Guildenstern

Polonius

Voltemand

Hamlet

First Player

Discussion Questions

What is the purpose of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

Describe your initial impression of Guildenstern and Rosencrantz.

Explain Hamlet's mental state.

Justify why Hamlet appears to make no sense when talking with Polonius.

Compare Hamlet's mental state to the previous scene.

Analyze Hamlet's motive for the play.

2.  Figurative Language Chart

Complete the chart based on 2.2.

You need to identify at least five examples and explain what the mean and how they impact the text.

You may work on this with a partner. 

3.  BBC Hamlet Production

As a class, we will watch the scenes from act two

Pay close attention to the way Hamlet is characterized in the movie compared to the text.

Jot down notes about what is similar and different to what you imagined.

We will discuss this as a class.

Closure

Complete the remaining two reading logs for act two.