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Dive into the complexities of Hamlet's characters and themes, analyzing schemes, madness, love, and innocence while exploring Romanticism and William Blake's influence. Engage with thought-provoking activities to deepen your understanding.
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English 12 Notebook3rd 9-Weeks Due Friday 3/25/11
1/19/11 • Intro Activity: • What report did Ophelia make of Hamlet’s behavior? How does Polonius explain this behavior? First Intro Activity for the 3rd 9-Weeks!
1/24/11 • Intro Activity: • What are the duties of directors of films and plays? What decisions do they make? • What qualities make an actor ‘good’?
1/25/11 • Intro Activity: • What do you believe Polonius will report to the King and Queen regarding his exchange with Hamlet?
1/31/11 • Intro Activity: • Polonius is a man with many schemes. Unsatisfied with the staged interaction between Hamlet and Ophelia, he has plotted another scheme. What does he plan to do this time?
2/3/11 • Intro Activity: • Explain the significance of the following quote.
2/8/11 • Intro Activity: • What is the significance of Polonius’s murder? What events do you believe this will cause?
2/11/11 • Intro Activity: • What signs or symptoms would someone suffering from madnessdisplay? List several examples from Hamlet and beyond.
2/17/11 • Intro Activity: • How do Claudius and Laertes plan to kill Hamlet?
3/1/11 • Intro Activity: • Why is Hamlet so furious at Laertes for his manner of mourning Ophelia in Act V Scene i?
3/8/11 • Intro Activity: • Reread the poem he wrote to Ophelia (Act II Scene ii – page 116) Do you believe he truly loved her? Explain why or why not.
3/17/11 • Intro Activity: • When we describe someone as innocent, we usually mean they are free of guilt. What are some signs or symbols that suggest innocence?
Building Blocks of Romanticism • Interest in nature • Exaltation of the imagination • Increased faith in the worth of the individual
William Blake • 1757-1827 • Poet and artist • Most extreme example of the Romantic sensibility in Britain