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Hamlet Theme Journal 1: Revenge Monday, November 28

Write a short paragraph on one of the following prompts. The purpose of this journal writing is to help you hone in on important themes in the play. Your Hamlet journals will be graded. Explain your opinion on the statement, “Revenge is sweeter than forgiving and forgetting.” OR

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Hamlet Theme Journal 1: Revenge Monday, November 28

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  1. Write a short paragraph on one of the following prompts. The purpose of this journal writing is to help you hone in on important themes in the play. Your Hamlet journals will be graded. • Explain your opinion on the statement, “Revenge is sweeter than forgiving and forgetting.” OR • How common do you believe acts of revenge are in everyday life? Discuss specific incidents, including any you have witnessed and/or been involved in. Hamlet Theme Journal 1: RevengeMonday, November 28

  2. Write a short paragraph on one of the following prompts. The purpose of this journal writing is to help you hone in on important themes in the play. • Explain your opinion on the statement, “Parents generally have their children’s best interests in mind.” OR • To what extent do parents have the right to "spy" or check up on their children? What circumstances might encourage parents to spy? What circumstances might discourage parents from spying? Hamlet Theme Journal 2: Parental InvolvementWednesday, November 30

  3. Write a short paragraph on one of the following prompts. The purpose of this journal writing is to help you hone in on important themes in the play. • Explain your opinion on the statement, “Obsession can drive someone to insanity.” OR • What is your definition of madness or insanity? In your opinion, what characteristics must someone exhibit in order to be classified as insane? Hamlet Theme Journal 3: InsanityFriday, December 2

  4. Write a short paragraph on one of the following prompts. The purpose of this journal writing is to help you hone in on important themes in the play. • Explain your opinion on the statement, “Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” OR • Do you believe in romantic love? Do you believe there is one true soul-mate for each person? Explain your overall views on love relationships and break-ups. Hamlet Theme Journal 4: LoveTuesday, December 6

  5. Write a short paragraph on one of the following prompts. The purpose of this journal writing is to help you hone in on important themes in the play. • Explain your opinion on the statement, “Having a clear goal and the ambition to achieve it is honorable.” OR • In what areas of life do you show ambition in achieving certain goals? In what areas of life do you lack ambition? Why? Hamlet Theme Journal 5: AmbitionThursday, December 8

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