Act Three Scene One

February 16, 2015

E.Q: Analyze and classify Hamlet's behaviors through Freud's idea of id, ego, and superego.

Obj: I can analyze Hamlet through a Freudian lens.

Starter:

Think back to Hamlet prep.

Recall the information presented to you on id, ego, and superego.

Define these terms to the best of your ability.

 

Vocabulary:

Copy both of these documents.

We will review 5 words as a class, and you will also create your own unique set of terms.

Use Viva Vocab for this element.

It will go for a grade at the end of the unit.

 

 

Hamlet Vocab 

 

Activity:

 

1.  Recap from Friday

Finish watching the clip.

Royal Shakespeare Company

BBC Production

1:05-1:26

While you are watching consider what is similar and what is different to the original version.

How does it compare to our modern remakes?

  

2.  Act Three Scene One

Electronic Copy    

Characters

Claudius

Rosencrantz

Guildenstern

Gertrude

Polonius

Ophelia

Hamlet

 

Discussion

What does Claudius's aside reveal about his conscious?

Analyze Hamlet's soliloquy.  

What does his speech reveal about his inner feelings?

Explain what message Hamlet is saying in the nunnery scene.

 

3. Id. Ego. Superego

Read the article and take notes when necessary.

Focus on how each component impacts the results of our choices.

 

Simply Psychology

4.  TPEQEA Time

Go back to Hamlet's "To be or not to be" speech.

Reflect on his ideas and classify his thoughts as part of his id, ego, or superego.

Explain how that aspect drives Hamlet's behaviors.  

Closure:

How well do you understand id, ego and superego based on the learning target (1-4)?

Explain your understandings and misunderstandings.

REMINDERS

By the end of the day you should have 20 viva vocab words.

Wednesday is our Benchmark!

All work needs to be submitted before benchmark.

Finish TPEQEA if not completed in class.