Hamlet lesson 2

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 5

                          

                              Hamlet Act I & II

In Shakespeare's days...

1. female parts in a play were played by men.
2. theatres did not exist.
3. actors were paid large sums of money.
4. plays were strictly for rich people.

A soliloquy means that a character in a play...

1. talks to another character in the play.
2. talks to himself/herself.
3. talks to the audience.
4. is silent for a period of time.

The Play takes place in...

1. England
2. America
3. Germany
4. Denmark

In the soliliquy, Hamlet seems to be...

1. happy
2. indifferent
3. angry and vengeful
4. depressed and suicidal

What is Laertes' main objection to Ophelia's feelings?

1. Hamlet is interested in other women
2. Hamlet does not respect their father
3. Hamlet does not get to choose his own wife
4. Hamlet does not respect the institution of marriage

Who killed Prince Hamlet's Father?

1. Fortinbras
2. Claudius
3. Laertes
4. Horatio

What does the ghost of King Hamlet say about Gertrude, his wife?

1. He warns Hamlet to be afraid of her
2. He tells Hamlet to get revenge on her
3. He tells Hamlet to leave her alone
4. He tells Hamlet to speak to her about Claudius

Work in Class

In Breakout Rooms: 

-First watch the videos in sway on Act II.

-Discuss Polonius' relationship with his son and daughter.

-Discuss Hamlet's relationship with Ophelia.

-Discuss whether Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are loyal friends