1. Oct 17 – Lit – Act 2 Scene2 Agenda:
The “Closet scene”: Film comparison
Exploring Scene 2 (part 1)
Take out:
Hamlet
Pen/Pencil
Highlighter
Notebook
Homework
Journal entry for the remainder of Act 2 Scene 2

2. The “Closet Scene” Watch the two versions of the “closet scene”
Which one is more effective in conveying the emotions of the characters? Why?
Which is more effective in driving the plot of the play? Why?
Do you think it should be acted out, or left as Shakespeare intended it?

3. Act 2 Scene 2
Read through the first part of this scene with your small group
Divide the scene up into sections (usually marked by characters entering or exiting) and analyze each in turn
Use the prompt sheet to discern the deeper meaning of the play
Answer the prompts in your notebook