1. Hamlet’s first soliloquy I.ii.133-164

2. Read the soliloquy to yourself. –Underline any imagery used –Circle any instances of humanism In the 16 th Century, a humanist described one who taught or worked in the humanities: grammar, rhetoric, history, poetry, and moral philosophy. –Emphasis on classical culture Distinguished from fields less concerned with the moral and imaginative aspects of man: mathematics & theology.

3. Hyperion to a satyr

4. After Act I journal How common do you believe the act of revenge is in everyday life? Write about specific incidents, including any in which you were involved or have witnessed.