1. Hamlet Act III: The Turning Point

2. Act III: The Turning Point
Can really be called the point of no return, because each character makes a decision that radically affects their lives and the lives of others in this story.
Note that the outcome of the play could have been entirely different had these characters not acted the way that they had.

3. Act III: The Turning Point
Partners: What decisions did each make that change the outcome of the play? Write 1-2 sentences for each character.
Hamlet:
Claudius:
Polonius:
Ophelia:
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern:

4. Turning Points Conclusion
Hamlet:
Chooses to put on a play to see if the ghost was telling the truth
Hurls insults at Ophelia
Chooses not to kill the king when he sees him praying
Kills Polonius without checking to see who he is killing
Claudius:
Displays his guilt during the play
Chooses to wait and see what the cause of Hamlet’s anger is
Waits too long to send Hamlet away
Polonius:
Insists on spying on people to find out what they are saying when people think they are alone
Ophelia:
Does what her father asked her to do
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern:
Both men choose to be loyal to the king as opposed to their friend

5. Write 1 colored paragraph.
Write About It
Write 1 colored paragraph.
Prove: Why is Act III the turning point of the play?
Select 2 characters as your evidence. (use quotes)
Craft your TS carefully