Regular Rules Write Them Out

HAMLET PAPER AND PROJECT PAPER Turn it in Regular rules write them out  Hamlet's flaw is that he fails to act on instinct - he thinks too much.  Write an essay defending or refuting the following statement. "Hamlet is . . a noble prince who suffers from a corrupt world that is not suitable to his sensitive moral nature."  Discuss Hamlet's treatment of and ideas about women. How might these help to clarify some of the interpretative issues of the play?  Discuss the importance of appearance and reality in Hamlet. Why is Hamlet so interested in the players?  Is the ghost real in the visit Hamlet in his mothers room? -- what difference does it make?  appearance vs. reality  the importance of the play-within-the-play  the theme of corruption  Hamlet's relationship to Ophelia  Hamlet's conflict with philosophy/Church and his need for vengeance  What self-knowledge does Hamlet come to?  What impact does the frame plot have? That is, Fortinbras appearing at the first of the play and then at the end?

PROJECT The project portion of Hamlet will contain two possible options. You can choose to get no greater than a B with the B option or you can choose to have no greater than an A with the A option. Your choice will not guarantee you of the grade you choose. You still must present mastery of the scene. You and a possible group are choosing a scene and re-writing it. B OPTION.  2 in group.  Choose a scene. Scene must be an important scene and longer than a few pages. Scene must be approved and can be duplicated through class.  Write a few well developed paragraphs showing your understanding of the scene and its importance to the play, plot, and themes.  Write a script placing the language into modern day.  All of the players from the play must also be present in the new version.  Keep the meanings and the focus  Script must be TYPED  Any scene direction or description must be included A OPTION A option is B option with the following adjustments  2 or maybe three in group if you can logically defend your proposal.  Present your scene o In class o Movie o Puppets o Puppet movie o Playdough movie o Photo montage movie with spoken word dialogue o Documentary with spoken work dialogue using pictures to represent old history o Options are endless creativity is rewarded  If you are a bad actor or uncomfortable in the “stage atmosphere” choose just a speaking option.