We have completed experiencing Mel Gibson’s “Hamlet”. My hope is that this pre-viewing of the film will enable us to travel more smoothly through the text together. I have to admit that I have read “Hamlet” approx. five or six times, but each time I find more areas to explore. It is exciting stuff!
Reading for this weekend:
Please read Act I.ii and Act I.iii for Tuesday’s class.
Remember: you are responsible for only one reflection in your “Hamlet” log for each act. This is a reduction in your original assignment.
Just a head’s up:
You will write two quizzes for “Hamlet”– one half way through, the other upon completion.
You will also write two ‘multi-paragraph responses’ from old Literature 12 exams. You will be given a quote from “Hamlet” and be asked to make a multi-paragraph response to it. Consider this practice for the provincial exam, as well as a study aid, “The readiness is all…” (”Hamlet” V.ii.219). The more ways we can experience these texts and respond to them, the better.
Have a great weekend, everyone. Only 7 more school days until Christmas break!
