The full title of this play is "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark," but it best known as simply "Hamlet." It's estimated to have been written between 1599-1603. "Hamlet" is Shakespeare's longest play and generally acclaimed to be one of the most powerful and influential tragedies in the English language.
Below is a kind of rubric to apply when assessing the nature of a tragedy, and a tragic figure. While some critics consider Hamlet especially complex and problematic, those qualities are also what make him open to anyone's guess.
If you've never read "Hamlet," review a short synopsis. Or choose a figure from a Shakespearean tragedy you are familiar with.
There are three factors to consider in determining the degree of tragedy:
Once you've worked through this rubric and identified the three factors, you've established a great point of reference for reading Hamlet.
Source: Meghan, Wiki
This six-minute video is a small piece of a larger series on exploring Shakespeare. Though it's a little dry, it's full of great information from leading critics. To review the sonnets on your own, refer to The Amazing Web Site of Shakespeare's Sonnets (http://www.shakespeares-sonnets.com).
Very informative. Nice inclusion. How about a packet exclusively on Shakespeare's sonnets?
Seems way too simple for Hamlet. Instead, I recommend explain HOW Hamlet is a tragedy. In case, I think you're trying to squeeze this square packet into a round hole. Stick with the words, I say. Or do a packet on each of the plays, if you like.
Not necessary, but you MIGHT mention that points 1-3 go back to Greek tragedies.
Slide 6: ??? It may be just me, but I don't think the Act, Scene synopsis is necessary, unless it helps to explain the symbolism, which, I assume, is what you are referring to by more than "mere words."
"Great job on what is typically a difficult topic"
"Although presented as supplemental material, this would be a great introduction to a Shakespearean acting course along with a good analysis of his characterizations.
Some of the presentation slides have contiguity prinicple issues,with text overlapping pictures and cluttered space, but the whole packet gives learners great content and some crisp instruction. "