Act Two

February 10, 2015

E.Q: How is Hamlet characterized by other characters?

Obj: How does indirect characterization impact our understanding of characters.

Starter:

Summarize the end of Act One.

 

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.  Characterization Recap

At your tables, share the examples you included in your chart.

2.  Act Two

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Character

 Claudius

Polonius

Reynaldo

Ophelia

Gertrude

Guildenstern

Voltimand

Discussion

What do Polonius and Reynaldo discuss?

How does this impact other characters?

Analyze Hamlet's behavior.

What do you make of Hamlet's advances?

 

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Closure:

Has your initial impression of Hamlet changed?

Why or why not?