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Monday, September 22, 2008

Discussion 2 - To be or not to be. Aye, there's the point.

Hamlet delivers 3 soliloquies in the first 3 acts of Hamlet. Explain how the three soliloquies build towards the "explosion of action" which is Act 3 of Hamlet. Focus your response on the soliloquy in Act 3.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Discussion 1- Your thoughts on Act 1 of Hamlet

The foundation of Hamlet is laid in Act 1.
I would like to know what you think is the most interesting aspect of Act 1.

Considerations:
  • Language
  • Plot
  • Dramatic devices
  • Characterization
  • Anything of considerable importance that you've noticed
Please use MLA citations, and the formal paragraph structure that I have given you in class. Make sure you have a clearly stated thesis from which you argue your opinion(Yes, your opinion ... yes, you can use 'I', judiciously).

This may be a good time to read the Writing section of the website.