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Hamlet Essay. 50 points. Directions. 500-600 word essay, Times New Roman font, double-spaced Provide an intro that begins with a universal statement and narrow to a strong thesis statement Have an interesting, arguable, and concise thesis statement.
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Hamlet Essay 50 points
Directions • 500-600word essay, Times New Roman font, double-spaced • Provide an intro that begins with a universal statement and narrow to a strong thesis statement • Have an interesting, arguable, and concise thesis statement. • Avoid personal pronouns, be sure to have transitional sentences and support throughout your paragraphs • **Due Wednesday 5/30**
topics • Choose one of the following topics… • Discuss the importance of appearance and reality in Hamlet . What is Hamlet’s concept and other characters’ concepts of reality? (strong hint: Why is Hamlet so interested in the players?). • Is something rotten in the state of Denmark? If so, what precisely is it? Where do we see this condition in the play? Is anyone in particular responsible or is the rottenness simply a condition of life? Provide examples and lines for support. • How important is the Ghost in the triangular relationship of Hamlet, Gertrude, and Claudius? How does he/it influence the play and those characters? How would the play be different without the Ghost?