RESEARCH- HAMLET

Researching Hamlet 

Mastery Objective: You will be able to access and search online databases and e-books to find literature criticism and character analysis of Hamlet to analyze Hamlet's state of mind and to prepare for your specific role in the trial.

ONLINE DATABASES

EBSCO - Complete Database Search (all roles and topics)

• • Enter 

    • username: lenapehs1

    • password: lhs2425!

  • Click on EBSCOHOST RESEARCH DATABASES

  • Try DIFFERENT search terms.... for example, in search boxes--

    • • search for HAMLET and SHAKESPEARE 

        • select eBooks or Academic Journal articles

      • You can also search for PSYCHIATRIC CONDITIONS and MENTAL HEALTH

        • Also search for INSANITY and INSANITY AS LEGAL DEFENSE

        • For example, find the article "The experience of limits and the broadening of the horizons of consciousness"

  • Find a variety of resources, including 

    • • literary criticism

      • reviews

      • interviews

      • reference books

      • periodicals

J-Stor

• Search for an article on your topic

• Sign up for a free account with your Lenape email - You can read up to 100 articles per month online

E-BOOKS

E-Books - Gale Virtual Reference Library (great for character analysis) 

• • Enter password (lenapehs1)

  • In search box, search for a character or "Hamlet" --- OR

  • Click on LITERATURE

  • Scroll down list of books and select SHAKESPEARE FOR STUDENTS

  • Search for "Hamlet" and find character analysis and other criticisms/analysis of the work

  • Other ebooks, including "Drama for Students" may also be helpful

  • Also - medical/health/psychology eBooks can be useful for researching mental health conditions

Health Reference Center 

• username and password: lenapehs1

• excellent source for articles about mental health, schizophrenia and other health-related topics

ADDITIONAL ONLINE DATABASES

Infobase - Bloom's Literary Reference ( lit criticism and character/theme analysis)

• • Enter username and password (lenapehs1)

  • You can search or you can browse by work or topic

  • Search for a specific topic or theme and "Hamlet" (or just "Hamlet" for initial results)

  • Find a variety of resources, including

    • • overviews and synopses

      • analyses and criticisms

      • topics and themes

EBSCO - Literary Reference Center (lit criticism and character analysis)

• • Enter 

    • username: lenapehs1

    • password: lhs2425!

  • Search for "Hamlet" or a specific topic

  • Find a variety of resources, including 

    • • literary criticism

      • reviews

      • interviews

      • reference books

      • periodicals

To research real-life trials, explore the "Slenderman" murder case:

• TRIAL VIDEOS (arguing for a not guilty by reason of insanity defense in the "Slenderman" murder case)

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfAQlHmxpCI 

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xe9ZLUMBpU

Created by Ms. Fauver  for Dr. Mustaccio's classes at Lenape High School.