Warm Up 11/7 After a quick review, we will begin watching Act I of Hamlet today. Pick THREE characters to observe while watching, and prepare for taking notes by setting this up in your journal: Sample: Character One: What I know (facts; information that is hard to argue about) about this character before watching: What I thought (impressions, opinions, etc.) about this character before watching: What I know about this character after watching this film version: What I think about this character after watching this film version:
Homework Find three examples of Hamlet’s use in our current society. Bring evidence to class on Monday. Write 2-3 sentences explaining how Hamlet has inspired each of your three examples. Write 1-2 sentences about why you think Hamlet is still a part of our current society.
Act II Notes: List out the major PLOT POINTS as you see them happen in Act II of Hamlet.