Aim: How do we approach an essay on

Hamlet?Do Now: Review the following:

Tragic Flaw: A flaw in the character of the protagonist of a tragedy that brings

the protagonist to ruin or sorrow.

What is Hamlet’s tragic flaw? You must clearly define

this and write a well-developed essay demonstrating both the tragic flaw and how it lead to Hamlet’s demise. This essay will be written in class. It will be graded as an exam.

In this essay, you must: Specifically define Hamlet’s tragic flaw. Provide an 3 examples from the text that demonstrates

Hamlet’s tragic flaw. You must chronicle how Hamlet’s tragic flaw increasingly brings him ruin.

Discuss how Hamlet’s tragic flaw leads to his demise. Explain why was Hamlet destined to die in the end.

Essay Topic

You are to use today’s class period to prepare your examples for the essay. You should be looking for:

Moments that clearly indicate Hamlet’s flaw. The consequences of Hamlet’s flaw The ruin Hamlet’s flaw bring him.

NOTE: You need to indicate the Act and Scene for each specific example you

provide. The final essay in due by the end of Thursday’s class. You may use today

and tomorrow to prepare and Wednesday and Thursday’s class to write it out.

All work is to be done in class and will be collected at the end of each period each day.

Prepare

Watch the Kenneth Branagh, Ethan Hawke and Mel Gibson versions of Hamlet. Write an essay that explores ONE of the following topics:Pick a specific aspect and compare the ways in which each actor portrays Hamlet in these moments. For example, you can discuss the ways in which Hamlet engages with Ophelia the dynamics of Hamlet and Gertrude in the bedroom scene the performance of famous soliloquies the physical depiction of HamletYou need to refer to ALL 3 movies in your essay, and it should run about 2-3 pages.

It is due: January 22nd .

Extra Credit Assignment