1. Introduction to Shakespeare

2. Poetry—concentrated language consisting of rhythm and sound
Prose—everyday language

3. Metrical Writing Meter—regular rhythm in language
Broken into Syllables:
U Unstressed
/ Stressed
Iamb—a metrical foot consisting of an unstressed syllable (U) followed by a stressed syllable ( / )

4. This above all to thine own self
be true.

5. U / U / U / U /
This above all to thine own self
U /
be true.

6. U / U / U / U /
This above all to thine own self
U /
be true.

7. Pentameter Penta—5 Meter—regular rhythm in language
Pentameter—a regular rhythm reoccurring five times in one line of poetry
Iambic Pentameter—A line of poetry consisting of five iambs

8. Blank Verse Unrhymed Iambic Pentameter
The last a line of poetry consisting of
word of five iambs
each line
doesn’t
rhyme

9. Analyzing Characters What they say What others say about them
What they do

10. The imaginative depiction of a tragic figure
Tragedy
The imaginative depiction of a tragic figure

11. Tragic Figure Noble figures Reversal of fortune
Endures extreme suffering
Comes to a catharsis—a purging of emotion and come to a noble end
Recognizes consequences for actions and takes responsibility
Intellectually enlarging, ennobling, and uplifting

12. Aside—In drama, a sort of speech spoken by a character in an undertone, or directly, to the audience. It is not meant to be heard by the other characters on stage but only by the audience. Monologue—an extended speech given by one character. The other characters are aware of what is being said. Soliloquy—a speech given by a character alone on stage or apart from the other characters. It is used to summarize actions, foreshadow events, reveal thoughts (or emotions), and clarify emotions. The other characters do not hear what the character is saying.