Act Five, Scene One

March 12, 2015

E.Q: How do symbols allow readers to understand characters?

Obj: I can identify and create symbols to represent characters.

Starter:

What do skulls symbolize in literature?

 

Vocabulary:

Copy both of these documents.

Use Viva Vocab for the 30 words you need by the end of the unit.

Hamlet Vocab 

 

 Activity:

 

1.  Act Five, Scene One

 

 Electronic Copy

 

Characters:

Gravedigger

Other

Hamlet

Horatio

Laertes

Priest

Gertrude

Claudius

Discussion

Interpret the conversation the gravediggers are having.

What is significant about their comments regarding Ophelia's death?

Explain Hamlet's behaviors in the graveyard.

Analyze the texts comment on death.

2.  Royal Shakespeare Company

Act Five, Scene One Part One

Act Five, Scene One Part Two

Compare and Contrast the original text to the BBC production.

 

3.  Character Symbols

 

In small groups, you will work together to create a symbol for a character of your choice.

 

To Do List

1. Select Character

2.  Select ONE quote that best represents the character overall.

3.  Select ONE symbol that will represent the character. 

4. Select ONE song that will also support the character and symbol.

5.  Explain your reasoning in selecting the symbol and song.

6. CREATE
7. Share

Closure:

We have one final scene.

Predict how the play will end.