Branagh Act 4… Sign up for roles!!!!!!!!!!!

Today’s goal  To develop a better understanding of Hamlet’s character  To consider whether or not Hamlet truly loved Ophelia  To begin to understand Hamlet’s thoughts on death  To continue developing a better understanding of your character (if they are still alive)  To continue developing your understanding of the complex family relationships throughout Hamlet

Today  Due today: Nothing  Homework: Hamlet Log 5.1 and 5.2 due tomorrow night by 11:59pm ○ Full logs – 2 questions per scene Prepare for the quiz on Thursday ○ Multiple choice and short answer (bring your book with your notes) SP Portfolio – due Friday ○ Don’t forget to check it off with Andres before turning it in to Nasby’s room  Agenda: Finish Branagh Act 4 Read and discuss 5.1 and 5.2

5.1 Characters:Themes First Clown (Grave digger 1) Second Clown (Grave digger 2/other) Hamlet: Horatio: Laertes: Doctor: Queen: King:  Love  Death  Corruption  Revenge

Questions  Was Ophelia’s death suicide?  Hamlet thinks about death – to what conclusion does he come?  What is the significance of the brawl between Hamlet and Laertes?

5.2 CharactersThemes  Hamlet  Horatio  Osric  Lord  Claudius  Laertes  Gertrude  Fortinbras  Filial Obedience  Corruption  Revenge

5.2 Questions  Why are so many characters seeking revenge? Do they get revenge?  How has the concept of filial obedience changed or grown over the past couple scenes?  How are Hamlet and Laertes similar?  If you could make this scene into a movie, what would it look like?  What questions do you have?