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Hamlet

Hamlet. William Shakespeare. Publication. Probably written in 1600 or 1601 First performed in July 1602. Setting. Denmark Medieval Period. Hamlet Cont. . Critics claim the most powerful and influential tragedies in the English Language. The Story.

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Hamlet

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  1. Hamlet William Shakespeare

  2. Publication • Probably written in 1600 or 1601 • First performed in July 1602

  3. Setting • Denmark • Medieval Period

  4. Hamlet Cont. • Critics claim the most powerful and influential tragedies in the English Language.

  5. The Story • Hamlet’s uncle murders fatherand then marries his mother • Hamlet’s uncle becomes king • Hamlet feigns insanity to exact revenge

  6. Hamlet • Prince of Denmark • About 30 years old • Son of Queen Gertrude and the late King Hamlet • Nephew of the present king, Claudius.

  7. Hamlet continued • Hamlet is melancholy, bitter, and cynical. • Full of hatred for his uncle's scheming and disgust for his mother's sexuality. • Studied at the University of Wittenberg • Sometimes indecisive and hesitant, but at other times prone to rash and impulsive acts.

  8. Claudius • The King of Denmark • Hamlet's uncle • Kills Hamlet’s father to become King • The play's antagonist and villain • Calculating, ambitious politician • Driven by his sexual appetites and his lust for power

  9. Gertrude • The Queen of Denmark • Hamlet's mother • Married to King Claudius • Prefers her social status over moral obligations

  10. The Ghost (King Hamlet) • The specter of Hamlet's recently deceased father • Killed by King Claudius • Asks Hamlet to avenge his death

  11. Polonius • The Lord Chamberlain of Claudius's court • Pompous, conniving old man • Father of Laertes and Ophelia.

  12. Ophelia • Polonius' daughter • Hamlet is in love with her • Obeys her father and her brother, Laertes.

  13. Laertes • Polonius's son • Ophelia's brother • Spends a lot of time in France • Passionate and quick to action, Laertes is clearly a foil for the reflective Hamlet.

  14. Famous Actors who have played Hamlet: • Laurence Oliver • Mel Gibson • Kenneth Branagh

  15. Famous Hamlets • Ethan Hawke • Jude Law • David Tennent

  16. Entertainment inspired by Hamlet: • The Lion King • Gladiator • Strange Brew • Renaissance Man • Episodes of Star Trek, The Simpsons, South Park

  17. Hamlet • Themes: • Indecision • Inability to Act • Uncertainty • Impuslivity • Death/Suicide • Motif: Decay

  18. Hamlet VocabularyWeek #1 (Act I) quiz THURSDAY 3/5 1. entreated- to beg; to ask 2. assail- to attack 3. fortified - shielded; secured; protected 4. illume- to brighten; to lighten 5. usurp- to seize; to confiscate 6. avouch- to certify; to confirm; to guarantee 7. esteemed- to honor; to respect; to prize; to treasure 8. ratified- approved; confirmed; legalized 9. mettle.- endurance; bravery 10. resolutes- brave; fearless; relentless people

  19. Hamlet Vocabulary Week #2 (Act II) 11. portentous- foreboding; threatening; sinister 12. privy - made participant in a secret 13. discretion - permission to make decisions with own judgement 14. auspicious- delightful; joyous; happy; lucky; favorable 15. dirge- funeral song; death march 16. dole - sadness 17. visage- the face or facial expression of a person 18. denote- to indicate; to mark; to signal; to mean 19. countenance - appearance; facial expression  /  v.- to condone 20. requite - to avenge

  20. Hamlet Vocabulary Week #3 (Act III-IV) • Beseech-to beg eagerly • Pious- showing an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligation • Insolence-contemptuously rude behavior or speech • Robust- strong and healthy • Distemper- deranged condition of mind or body • Mortised- to join securely • Bulwark- a wall built for defense • Apoplexy- a stroke • Cozened- to cheat or deceive • superflous- excessive

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