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ESSAY QUESTION 1

ESSAY QUESTION 1.

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ESSAY QUESTION 1

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  1. ESSAY QUESTION 1 Throughout the play, Hamlet is perceived by others as being insane or out of control. Describe three situations in which he presents himself in this fashion. What words or actions convey this perception? Do you think Hamlet is truly insane or only pretending to be insane? Why?

  2. Possible outline I. Introduction A. Brief synopsis of play with title and author B. Thesis statement II. 1st situation III. 2nd situation IV. 3rd situation V. Conclusion your conclusions on his insanity Remember: MUST include textual evidence, esp. by means of quotations and follow all standard writing conventions (avoid 1st/2nd person, avoid contractions, etc.)

  3. ESSAY QUESTION 2 Compare and contrast the characters of Hamlet, Laertes, and Fortinbras. What do their lives have in common? In what ways are they different from one another in their responses to similar situations? Who would make the best king? Why?

  4. Possible outlines (block comparison) I. Introduction A. BRIEF synopsis of play with title, author B. thesis statement II. Hamlet A. Life B. Responses to situations III. Laertes A. Life B. Responses to situations IV. Fortinbras A. Life B. Responses to situations V. Conclusion your opinions on who would make the best king

  5. Possible outlines (point by point comparison) I. Introduction A. BRIEF synopsis of play with title, author B. thesis statement II. Life situations A. Hamlet B. Laertes C. Fortinbras III. Responses to similar situations A. Hamlet B. Laertes C. Fortinbras IV. Conclusion your opinions on who would make the best king

  6. Remember: MUST include textual evidence, esp. by means of quotations and follow all standard writing conventions (avoid 1st/2nd person, avoid contractions, etc.)

  7. ESSAY QUESTION 3 Discuss Hamlet’s relationships with each of the two women in the play—his mother and Ophelia. Why is Hamlet’s anger toward his mother so strong? What feelings are behind his changing attitude toward Ophelia? In what way might Hamlet’s relationship with his mother affect his relationship with Ophelia?

  8. Possible outline I. Introduction A. BRIEF synopsis of play with title, author B. thesis statement II. Hamlet’s anger towards his mother III. Feelings/ attitude towards Ophelia IV. Effect of relationship with mother on relationship with Ophelia V. Conclusion Remember: MUST include textual evidence, esp. by means of quotations and follow all standard writing conventions (avoid 1st/2nd person, avoid contractions, etc.)

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