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 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?
Vocabulary Ominous Apparition Impious Perilous Usurps Jocund
Themes Appearance v. Reality Color 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?
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”
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
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?
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
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
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?