1. Hamlet. Act I – Vocabulary and Concepts
Reget / Julious – 3,5,6,8,9

2. 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

3. 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?

4. Vocabulary
Ominous
Apparition
Impious
Perilous
Usurps
Jocund

5. 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?

6. 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 ”

7. 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
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

8. 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?

9. 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
What does Ophelia ask of Laertes? – Act I Sc. iii, Lns

10. 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

11. 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?