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Unveiling Hamlet's Themes and Symbols: Exploring Elizabethan Context

Delve into Hamlet's introspective themes, symbols, and supernatural elements amidst the Elizabethan backdrop. Unravel the enigmatic chain of being in Denmark and the complex interplay of certainty, revenge, and corruption. Discover the significance of motifs like the ghost and Yorick's skull, along with motifs like incest, misogyny, and poison. Acquaint yourself with crucial literary devices and themes to grasp the mood and tone of this iconic tragedy.

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Unveiling Hamlet's Themes and Symbols: Exploring Elizabethan Context

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  1. 10-11-13 Objectives: • To begin to recognize themes, motifs, and symbols in Hamlet. • To apply the background of the Elizabethan time period and Shakespeare to the play. • To establish the tone and mood. • To see the appearance of the ghost as a sign of a disordered world.

  2. Today’s Agenda: • Review pp. 1520-1531 • Notes • Begin reading Act I • Homework: finish reading Act 1. Answer study guide questions and vocab.

  3. Discuss people’s fascination with the supernatural. Why do we enjoy this in movies, books, etc..? Do you believe in this stuff? Explain.

  4. Intro to Hamlet: The Chain of Being in Denmark: God The Royal Family Courtiers (Nobles) Soldiers Servants

  5. When there is any kind of disruption within the chain of being, the country is in trouble and strange supernatural things may happen as a sign of disorder. Once order is restored, things get back to normal. • Elizabethans were fascinated with the supernatural!! So, they expected to see ghosts and supernatural stuff as part of the plot when they went to the theater.

  6. Possible Themes in Hamlet: The impossibility of certainty The complexity of action The mystery of death The nation of a diseased body revenge • Death • Appearances versus reality • The role of women • Honor • Religion • Corruption

  7. Motifs: Symbols: The ghost Yorick’s skull • Incest and incestuous desire • Misogyny (hatred of women) • Ears and hearing • Poison

  8. Important Terms: Allusions Paradox Pun Soliloquy Blank verse Iambic pentameter Mood/Tone atmosphere • Revenge tragedy • Tragic hero • Tragic flaw • Aside • Comic relief • Foreshadowing • Irony • Metaphor/simile

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