Act Four, Scenes 5-6

March 10, 2015

E.Q: Characterize Ophelia in Act Four based on her thoughts and actions.

Obj: I can identify characteristics of Ophelia in Act Four.

Starter:

Ophelia's Perspective

We have not seen or heard from Ophelia since her father's death.

Put yourself in her shoes.

How does she feel about her father?

How does she feel about Hamlet?

 

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.   Hamlet Characterization Sharing

With your tables you will share your 5 examples of indirect characterization.

What evidence did you find?

What does this show about Hamlet?

As a table, what is your overall opinion of him?

2.  Act Four, Scenes 5-6

Characters

Gertrude

Gentleman

Horatio

Ophelia

Claudius

Messenger

Laertes

Servant

Sailor

Discussion

How is Ophelia characterized?

What do the flowers represent?

3.  Royal Shakespeare Company

Hamlet Act Four, Scene One 
Hamlet Act Four, Scene One Continued 
Scene Two and Three

Closure:
What is your overall opinion of Ophelia?