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Hamlet

Hamlet. Susanna Paeväli 11 A. 2009/10. Hamlet. The longest and the most popular tra g e d y of Shakespear 1599-1601 Ur-Hamlet Thomas Kyd is set in Denmark Language is courtly. The characters Hamlet. Young The prince of Denmark Speaks in rhetoric and simple language

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Hamlet

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  1. Hamlet Susanna Paeväli 11 A 2009/10

  2. Hamlet • Thelongest and the most popular tragedy of Shakespear • 1599-1601 • Ur-Hamlet • Thomas Kyd • is set in Denmark • Languageiscourtly

  3. The charactersHamlet • Young • The prince of Denmark • Speaks in rhetoric and simple language • Is in love with Ophelia • Son of the old king and Gertrude • Decides to kill Claudius • Sees fathers ghost Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet

  4. Claudius • Brotheroftheold king • MarriesGertrude • Wantstobecome king • Plotsagainst Hamlet • Uncleof Hamlet • Poisonedtheold king • Fails

  5. Gertrude • Mother of Hamlet • Queen of Denmark • Has to choose a side • Women have an important role in that play • Drinks poisoned wine

  6. Ophelia • Daughter of Polonius • In love with Hamlet • Sister of Laertes • Has to choose a side • Loses her mind • Drowns into a river

  7. Polonius • a typical Renaissance courtier • pays much attention to appearances and ceremonious behaviour • Father of Ophelia and Laertes • Spies Hamlet for Claudius • Followed Claudius for power

  8. Laertes • Son of Polonius • Brother of Ophelia • Kills Hamlet with a poisoned sword

  9. Thank you for your attention!

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