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Uncovering Polonius' Values: Shakespearean Analysis

Explore the values of Polonius through textual analysis. Discover Hamlet's motives and Ophelia's reactions. Enhance understanding of Shakespearean language techniques.

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Uncovering Polonius' Values: Shakespearean Analysis

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  1. Spies and informants “Gaming, My Lord

  2. Polonius’ Values • Read 2.1.1-83 aloud • Find and copy words and phrases that reveal Polonius’ values • Based on these what can you conclude about his character • List 3 adjectives to describe Polonius based on scene 1 and 2. Include lines from the scene to support each adjective (write the lines don’t just reference).

  3. Playing the newly mad Hamlet Pantomime what isn’t seen in 2.1.84-134 (“My lord, as I was sewing in my closet” to “And to the last bended their light on me”). • One reads while the others mime the prescribed actions, including adjustments to clothing

  4. Motivation • What is Hamlet up to in this scene? • Why is he treating Ophelia this way? • Why Ophelia, of all people? • Does Hamlet love Ophelia? • If not, how does he show this? • If yes, what possible reasons could he have for putting on this show for her? • What about Ophelia-- Does she love Hamlet? • What is her reaction to his behavior • Try to pinpoint (lines) her feelings for him.

  5. Homework Read 2.2.187-338 (“How does my good Lord Hamlet?” to “Why did you laugh then, when I said man delights not me?”) and write in logs. If you have questions about words and/or images, look them up! Don’t remain ignorant. Language (tricks) is a crucial part of understanding Shakespeare. What is a fishmonger? What is a carrion? Why does he use these words?

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