Gertrude and Claudius

I mentioned in class today that I personally do not feel that there was an improper relationship between Gertrude and Claudius prior to the death of King Hamlet. I know that other teachers share varying opinions. What are your thoughts on this topic? What examples can you give from the text to back up your opinion? Do you think it is relevant to the plot either way? Do you think Shakespeare really cared what we made of that relationship?

Foil Characters in Hamlet

Do you feel that there are any foil characters in Hamlet? (You may have to remind yourself what a foil character is...) If you feel that there are, use the comment board to identify some and explain what effect the foil relationship has on the play, whether its plot of character development.

Week of February 8

Well, here we are... the moment you have all been waiting for since sophomore year when the curtain fell on Act V of Julius Caesar, with Octavius and Antony extolling Brutus's virtues.... more Shakespeare!!!! It's Hamlet time! I sincerely hope you love this play as much as I do.

Monday, 2/8
Quiz over satire, sonnets, Boswell, "Everyman"
Intro to Hamlet
Hamlet/Shakespeare notes

Tuesday, 2/9
Hamlet, Act I

Wednesday, 2/10
Hamlet, Act II
"Love" activity
SM 5, 6 check

Thursday, 2/11
OFF!!!
(Parent conferences 12-7)

Friday, 2/12
OFF!!!