1. Warm Up 11/8
After a quick review, we will continue to watch Act I and begin Act II of Hamlet. Let’s review our notes:
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:

2. Act II Notes:
List out the major PLOT POINTS as you see them happen in Act II of Hamlet.

3. 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.