4 Themes Analysis Hamlet For each of the following slides identify, what Shakespeare did to further each theme in that particular act. Use specific names and events whenever and wherever possible. Use appropriate pictures if you’d like.
Act I – Appearance vs. Reality
Act I – Decay and Corruption
Act I – Sanity vs. Insanity
Act I - Revenge
Act II – Appearance vs. Reality
Act II – Decay and Corruption
Act II – Sanity vs. Insanity
Act II - Revenge
Act III – Appearance vs. Reality
Act III – Decay and Corruption
Act III – Sanity vs. Insanity
Act III - Revenge
Act IV – Appearance vs. Reality
Act IV – Decay and Corruption
Act IV – Sanity vs. Insanity
Act IV - Revenge
Act V – Appearance vs. Reality
Act V – Decay and Corruption
Act V – Sanity vs. Insanity
Act V - Revenge
Which Theme is Most Developed? Which theme does Shakespeare develop the most in your opinion? What is the one thing that makes you think that?