Hamlet Language Study: Passages

I. Find three noteworthy passages from Hamlet – passages you find particularly poignant or personally moving.

II. For each passage:

1) Write it down/type it up.

2) Paraphrase your interpretation of it.

3) Write a paragraph exploring its meaning in both the play and to your (or our) life.

III. Then, for your favorite only, write a Shakespearean sonnet that captures the meaning of the passage.

You will turn in materials for all three passages on paper.

You will post your favorite passage, its paraphrase, exploratory paragraph, and mini-project online.

Mini-Project types will be decided in class, by the class.

Due dates will be announced in class.

You will be graded for accurate interpretation, depth of thought, personal relevance, and proper completion of all parts.

The two secondary passages are work 20 points of Practice Work.

The favorite passage work is worth 25 points of Mastery Work.