Lit 12 - Dec. 6

Have all of Act IV for Thursday
all of V for Friday

Soliloquies: Tues. Dec. 12:

• Read the soliloquy dramatically
• Provide visuals (any kind)
• Paraphrase in everyday language
• Point out any dramatic or literary devices
• Tell why it is important to the dramatic structure
• Tell what it shows about Hamlet's motivations, character and mood
• Show how it contributes to one or more themes
• Point out any motifs that have been running through the play

v You may have more than one interpretation (this is encouraged)
v Do NOT seek interpretations from the internet - and make sure you say MUCH more than the text's analysis (in fact, you may even disagree!)


20 marks

SCENES (Groups ready for Thursday)

Pick your favourite scene (or part of a scene) to act out to the best of your ability. Make sure it is 100 - 200 lines. You many put any slant on your interpretation.


High marks will be given for:

• Interpretation
• Effort
• Costumes
• Memorization
• Thought
• Preparation
• Audience enjoyment


YOUR PEERS WILL BE MARKING YOU AS WELL 20 marks