TRANSFORMATIONS OF TEXT Hamlet and RAGAD Summary Notes ------------------------------------------------- HAMLET Themes- fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a text. Motifs- Recurring structures‚ contrasts‚ or literary devices that can help to develop and inform a responder of the texts major themes. Symbols- Objects‚ character‚ figures or colours used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. Caesura- Expectant atmospherical pause. Dichotomy- The division into two
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play of hamlet. Revenge‚ decay & corruption‚ sanity vs insanity‚ and appearance vs reality. introduced in Act One. Queen Gertrude asks Hamlet why he is still so heavily mourning the death of his father‚ claiming that he seems to be grieving more than is necessary. He responds to this by saying ‘Seems‚ madam! nay it is‚ I know not ‘seems’’ (Act 1‚ Scene 2‚ line 78)‚ highlighting the idea that there can be a schism between what things appear to be and what they really are. The king and Polonius are trying
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such as poverty‚ alcoholism‚ sexuality and race relations. Most importantly‚ the show gives a peek inside the walls of a place most individuals may never see. This report will address the aesthetic qualities found in Season One‚ Episode 12‚ titled “Fool Me Once”‚ and discuss how the choices made by the creative
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Hamlet ’s Love for Ophelia Throughout Hamlet many people were left wondering if Hamlet really did love Ophelia or not. Hamlet was not that interested in Ophelia‚ but at the same time he was. It’s almost as if he was bipolar when it came to love. Shakespeare did a really good job showing this concept when it came to writing this play. In this play‚ Ophelia and Hamlet had a love and hate relationship. At times it seemed like they loved each other‚ but at other times it seemed like they hated each
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The Portrayal of Women in Hamlet "Frailty‚ Thy name is woman‚" quoted by Shakespeare himself‚ alluding to the claimed inherent weakness of womens’ character. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ women are portrayed in a very sexual manner and are looked down upon‚ which is a result of the Prince’s deep seated issues. One issue that Hamlet faces is misogyny towards women‚ which is an ongoing problem throughout the entire play. The second issue that Hamlet deals with is the Oedipus Complex‚ which can be seen
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is Polonius telling Reynaldo to do? What does this tell up about Polonius and his way of thinking and acting? Polonius is directing Reynaldo to question Laertes’ friends to find out what Laertes is up to in France. Reynaldo must accuse Laertes of false offenses‚ not any too consequential‚ in order to find out the truth of his behavior. Reynaldo and Polonius seemed used to the idea of following others around and being clever and well thought in their methods‚ so it would seem that Polonius is one
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everything. In the popular play‚ Hamlet: Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare‚ The main character‚ Hamlet‚ as well as many others face a choice that no one would like to face; “to be or not to be”. The ultimate choice between living‚ or taking their own life‚ and the imagery of death are repetitive aspects in this world-renowned play. Suicide and death is presented throughout the entire play; even from the beginning. The evidence shows up in hamlets first soliloquy. “Ten lines about
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Hamlet and Ophelia have a relationship that is quite significant to Hamlet as a whole. Their relationship in the past has been filled with many sexual endeavors but once the play starts‚ it begins its downfall‚ affecting multiple characters down the line. Throughout the play‚ the relationship indirectly causes obsession‚ death‚ insanity‚ and the drive for vengeance. Ophelia’s love for Hamlet is mentioned very early in the play when she is with her brother‚ Laertes‚ and her father‚ Polonius. The
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Hamlet by William Shakespeare AP English Literature Journal Assignments The following are journal entries for our reading of Hamlet. Each entry should be completed after we have finished reading and/or viewing that scene in class. The purpose is to prepare you for class discussion; therefore‚ you should have something written for each entry before we discuss it in class (even if it’s only a question). See Ms. M with questions ahead of time – don’t expect to be given answers in class! Be sure
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Shakespeare’s play Hamlet‚ a question asked by a soldier on guard duty. A sentinel starting his midnight shift normally expects to relieve his fellow sentry as usual; yet he still wonders and challenges the identity of his fellow sentry‚ because he wonders if it may be someone spying. The question displays that there is a need to assure that one is not being deceived. Spying and deception introduce the play and continue to dominate the play‚ contributing to a major theme of Hamlet. The theme
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