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Hamlet. Act I – Vocabulary and Concepts

Hamlet. Act I – Vocabulary and Concepts. Reget / Julious – 3,5,6,8,9. Concepts . Soliloquy - the act of speaking while alone, especially when used as a theatrical device that allows a character's thoughts and ideas to be conveyed to the audience. Concepts.

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Hamlet. Act I – Vocabulary and Concepts

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  1. Hamlet. Act I – Vocabulary and Concepts Reget / Julious – 3,5,6,8,9

  2. Concepts • Soliloquy - the act of speaking while alone, especially when used as a theatrical device that allows a character's thoughts and ideas to be conveyed to the audience

  3. Concepts • Aside - a remark made by an actor, usually to the audience, that the other characters on stage supposedly cannot hear • Question: What is the difference between an ASIDE and a SOLILOQUY?

  4. Vocabulary • Ominous • Apparition • Impious • Perilous • Usurps • Jocund

  5. Themes • Appearance v. Reality • In Hamlet things are not always as they appear. • Characters will often use perception and trickery to influence other characters • Color • A lot of colors are used to create a mood, tone, or image of a specific character • Ex. Why would Hamlet wear black?

  6. Hamlet Act I, Scene i Study Questions • Explain Horatio’s description of the Ghost. • “Act I, Scene i, Lines 70 – 75” • TrnsL8 2 TxT. What is your opinion of Claudius after this speech? • “Act I, Scene ii, Lines 1 - 16”

  7. Hamlet Act I, Scene ii Study Questions • How does Claudius address Hamlet’s grief? Is he supportive, mocking, helpful, etc.? – Act I , Sc ii, Lns 88 - 119 • What does Gertrude ask of Hamlet? - Act I , Sc ii, Lns 120 – 130 • Hamlet’s first soliloquy takes place in Act I, Sc ii. What is his opinion of his mother? Of his uncle? Explain. _ Act Im, Sc. Ii ln 131 - 160

  8. Hamlet Act I, Scene ii Study Questions • How does Hamlet’s mood and tone change when he is around Horatio compared to when he is around Gertrude and Claudius?

  9. Hamlet Act I, Scene iii Study Questions • Why does Laertes warn Ophelia about Hamlet? – Act I, Sc iii, Lns 13 – 32 • What is Laertes worried will happen to Ophelia? – Act I, Sc iii, Lns 35 - 47 • What does Ophelia ask of Laertes? – Act I Sc. iii, Lns 48 - 53

  10. Hamlet Act I, Scene iii Study Questions • What advice does Polonius give to Laertes about: • Communication • Friends • Fights • Class/Clothing • Money Act I, Sc iii, Lns 63 - 85

  11. Hamlet Act I, Scene iii Study Questions • What are Polonius’ instructions to Ophelia about Hamlet? – Act I, Sc iii, Lns 120 – 140 • How is Polonius’ advice to Laertes different than his advice to Ophelia?

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