I. Important questions from 1.1 and 1.2 a. Situations/comments that could cause problems for Hamlet? II. Politics a. Briefly discuss the potiticalsituation between Denmark and Norway. III. Scene 2 a. Claudius' language i. Antithesis: list/underline antithetical terms. What feelings do these juxtapositions evoke? ii. Diction: 1. Why does Claudius remember old Hamlet with "wisest sorrow" rather than "deep sorrow"? 2. Why does CJaudius continue to use the royal "we" when addressing Hamlet, whom he calls his "son"? Hi. Characterization: Although Hamlet's mourning is of major concern to Claudius, why does he justify his marriage to Gertrude, deal with Norway s impending invasion, and respond to laertes' petition before he addresses Hamlet? b. The subtext of Claudius and Hamlet (1.2.65-94) i. When Claudius says, 118ut now, my cousin Hamlet and my son," what does he really want? What is he thinking? Why might he choose a public place to meet Hamlet? ii. When Hamlet says,. "'Seems,' madam? Nay, it is. I know not'seems,'" what does he really mean? What is he thinking about his mother? Hi. Why does Hamlet use puns and riddles when he speaks to Gertrude and Claudius (1.2.66-75)? Identify the puns/riddles in your answer .. IV. Homework a. log #4: Read Hamlet's soHloquy (1.2.131-161) several times. i. Paraphrase it. ii. Beneath your paraphrase.cite specific language in the text that gives clues to Hamlet's innermost thoughts - for example, diction, syntax, sequence of thought. iii. Based on these citations, describe what impression is created in the reader of Hamlet, his mother, and their relationship? At this point, explain what is really bothering Hamlet more than anything. b. Log#5: Read (1.3) and use it as a basis for the following analysis: i. Describe the family relationships - laertes and Ophelia, Polonius and laertes, Polonius and Ophelia. ii. What does each of these people want? How do they treat each other? iii. How is this family similar to/different from the Claudius/Gertrude/Hamlet family? The Old Hamlet/Gertrude/Hamlet family? iv. Carefully examine the language of Polonius (starting at 1.3.59). 1. Syntax: look at "but" constructions - "Be thou familiar, but by no means vulgar," for example. What is their effect? 2. Characterization: What can we infer about Polonius from his choice of words? What do, Polonius' words reveal about his beliefs, philosophv, and values? c. Log#6: Complete the standard log assignment listed on the handoutfl:or (1.3). d. Read (1.4) e. Log #7: Complete the standard log assignment listed on the handout for (1.4). f. Read (1.5) g. tog #8: Complete the standard log assignment fisted on the handout for (1.5). t h. log #9: Based on (1.5): i. Make a !istof information revealed by the Ghost and explain its significance ii. Characterization and diction: Examine Hamlet's language (1.5.97-206) after he sees the Ghost and during his conversation with Horatio and Marcellus. What assumptions can we make about Hamler's state of mind from the words he uses and the way he speaks to his companions at this point in the play? Why does Hamlet decide to put on an "antic disposition;" consider this diction and its implications?
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I. Important questions from 1.1 and 1.2a. Situations/comments that could cause problems for Hamlet?
II. Politicsa. Briefly discuss the potiticalsituation between Denmark and Norway.
III. Scene 2a. Claudius' language
i. Antithesis: list/underline antithetical terms. What feelings do these juxtapositions evoke?ii. Diction:
1. Why does Claudius remember old Hamlet with "wisest sorrow" rather than "deep sorrow"?2. Why does CJaudius continue to use the royal "we" when addressing Hamlet, whom he calls his
"son"?Hi. Characterization: Although Hamlet's mourning is of major concern to Claudius, why does he justify his
marriage to Gertrude, deal with Norway s impending invasion, and respond to laertes' petition beforehe addresses Hamlet?
b. The subtext of Claudius and Hamlet (1.2.65-94)i. When Claudius says, 118ut now, my cousin Hamlet and my son," what does he really want? What is he
thinking? Why might he choose a public place to meet Hamlet?ii. When Hamlet says,. "'Seems,' madam? Nay, it is. I know not'seems,'" what does he really mean? What
is he thinking about his mother?Hi. Why does Hamlet use puns and riddles when he speaks to Gertrude and Claudius (1.2.66-75)? Identify
the puns/riddles in your answer ..IV. Homework
a. log #4: Read Hamlet's soHloquy (1.2.131-161) several times.i. Paraphrase it.ii. Beneath your paraphrase.cite specific language in the text that gives clues to Hamlet's innermost
thoughts - for example, diction, syntax, sequence of thought.iii. Based on these citations, describe what impression is created in the reader of Hamlet, his mother, and
their relationship? At this point, explain what is really bothering Hamlet more than anything.b. Log#5: Read (1.3) and use it as a basis for the following analysis:
i. Describe the family relationships - laertes and Ophelia, Polonius and laertes, Polonius and Ophelia.ii. What does each of these people want? How do they treat each other?
iii. How is this family similar to/different from the Claudius/Gertrude/Hamlet family? The OldHamlet/Gertrude/Hamlet family?
iv. Carefully examine the language of Polonius (starting at 1.3.59).1. Syntax: look at "but" constructions - "Be thou familiar, but by no means vulgar," for example.
What is their effect?2. Characterization: What can we infer about Polonius from his choice of words? What do,
Polonius' words reveal about his beliefs, philosophv, and values?c. Log#6: Complete the standard log assignment listed on the handoutfl:or (1.3).d. Read (1.4)e. Log #7: Complete the standard log assignment listed on the handout for (1.4).f. Read (1.5)g. tog #8: Complete the standard log assignment fisted on the handout for (1.5).
th. log #9: Based on (1.5):
i. Make a !istof information revealed by the Ghost and explain its significanceii. Characterization and diction: Examine Hamlet's language (1.5.97-206) after he sees the Ghost and
during his conversation with Horatio and Marcellus. What assumptions can we make about Hamler'sstate of mind from the words he uses and the way he speaks to his companions at this point in the play?Why does Hamlet decide to put on an "antic disposition;" consider this diction and its implications?
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