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Act 1, Scene 1
Act 1, Scene 1
Objective: SWBAT explain how Shakespeare sets up the external conflict of the play.
The above video is from The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Hamlet, directed by Gregory Doran.
The above video is from Kenneth Branagh's production of Hamlet.
Your notes for Act 1, Scene 1 should include textual evidence that helps answer the following:
Who are these men and what are they doing before the Ghost comes?
Find evidence to describe Marcellus' personality.
Find evidence to describe Horatio's personality.
Find evidence that describes who they think the ghost is and why.
Why do these guys decide to go find Hamlet?
Describe the external conflict of the play.
Also, your notes should include commentary on the following two videos:
Comment on the director's decisions:
delivery of the lines
imagery of the setting/scenery
the portrayal of the actor[s]
lighting and camera effects
sound effects or music
What passages did the movie skip over? Was this choice okay, or do you think the lines shouldn't have been skipped? Why or why not?
Act 1, Scene 2
Act 1, Scene 2
Objective: SWBAT
explain how Shakespeare develops the external conflict of the play, as well as the internal conflict of Hamlet
explain how Shakespeare develops the complex relationships between the characters
The above video is from Kenneth Branagh's production of Hamlet. Prince Hamlet is played by Kenneth Branagh, Claudius is played by Derek Jacobi, and Gertrude is played by Julie Christie.
I am attaching a video of the beginning of the scene, though you do not have to comment on it in your notebook, but we will discuss it in class.
Your notes for Act 1, Scene 2 should include textual evidence that helps explain the significance of the following:
The Fortinbras family
Hamlet's relationship with Claudius
Hamlet's relationship with Gertrude
The reaction Hamlet has to Horatio's news
You should also have notes on the attached three videos of Hamlet's Soliloquy:
Explain what each of the videos is trying to highlight about Hamlet’s soliloquy.
Which is your favorite, or most effective, and why?
In the above video, Hamlet is played and directed by Laurence Olivier.
In the above video, Hamlet is played and directed by Kenneth Branagh.
In the above video, Hamlet is played by David Tennant and directed by Gregory Doran.
Act 1, Scene 3
Act 1, Scene 3
Objective: SWBAT explain how Shakespeare develops the complex relationships between the characters.
Your notes for Act 1, Scene 3 should include textual evidence that helps explain the significance of the relationship between Ophelia, Polonius, and Laertes.
What becomes most interesting about this scene is how you view these characters. What they say is pretty clear, but the tone you imagine them speaking in can drastically change your understanding of the play.
You should also have notes on the attached videos:
Explain how each of the videos affects our understanding of the relationships of the characters.
Which is your favorite, or most effective, and why?
In the above video, Ophelia is played by Mariah Gale, and Laertes is played by Edward Mark W Bennett. The movie is directed by Gregory Doran.
In the above video, Ophelia is played by Helena Bonham Carter, Polonius is played by Sir Ian Holm Cuthbert, and Laertes is played by Nathaniel Parker. The movie is directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
In the above video, Ophelia is played by Mariah Gale, and Polonius is played by Oliver Robert Ford Davies. The movie is directed by Gregory Doran.
Act 1, Scenes 4-5
Act 1, Scenes 4-5
Objective: SWBAT
explain how Shakespeare develops the external conflict of the play, as well as the internal conflict of Hamlet
explain how Shakespeare develops the complex relationships between the characters
Your notes for Act 1, Scenes 4-5 should include textual evidence that helps explain the significance of the following passages:
Hamlet to Horatio: Act 1, Scene 4, Lines 13 - 37
Hamlet and Ghost: Act 1, Scene 5, Lines 41 - 92
Hamlet and Ghost: Act 1, Scene 5, Lines 93 - 112
In the above video, Kenneth Branagh discusses Act 1, Scene 4.
Finally, Questions?
To end Act 1, you are going to fill up as many pages as you can with questions you have about the play so far? They are going to fall into three categories:
Comprehension/Factual
Interpretation of Author’s Purpose
Philosophical Implications
You do not need to comment on the video. It is there to help with comprehension and spark ideas.
In the above video, Hamlet is played and directed by Kenneth Branagh. The Ghost is played by Brian Blessed.
In the above video, Hamlet is played by David Tennant and Ghost Hamlet is played by Patrick Steward. This film is directed by Gregory Doran.
Questions?
To end Act 1, you are going to fill up as many pages in your notebook as you can with questions you have about the play so far? They are going to fall into three categories:
1. Comprehension /
Factual
2. Interpretation of Author’s Purpose
3. Philosophical Implications
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