Act 5, Scene 1:
1) What are the gravedigger and his companion discussing as they prepare Ophelia's grave?
2) How does Hamlet react when he learns that the grave is for Ophelia?
3) What does the skull of Yorick symbolize in this scene?
4) How do Hamlet and Horatio reflect on the nature of death and mortality?
5) What is the significance of the confrontation between Hamlet and Laertes at the gravesite?
Act 5, Scene 2:
1) How does Hamlet describe his escape from the ship to England to Horatio?
2) What is the outcome of the fencing match between Hamlet and Laertes?
3) How do Gertrude, Laertes, Claudius, and Hamlet die in this scene?
4) What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do before he dies?
5) How does Fortinbras's arrival at Elsinore Castle signal a new beginning for Denmark?
Act 5 Activity: Hamlet's Legacy
Objective: Write a newspaper obituary for Hamlet in your Journal, summarizing his life and actions throughout the play, to gain a deeper understanding of his character development and the impact of his decisions.
Instructions:
Imagine you are a newspaper journalist in Elsinore after the events of Act 5.
Write an obituary for Hamlet, summarizing his life, actions, and the consequences of his decisions throughout the play.
Include information about Hamlet's relationships with other characters, as well as his internal struggles and emotions.
Consider how different characters in the play might view Hamlet's legacy and incorporate those perspectives into your obituary.
Share your obituary with the class and discuss how your understanding of Hamlet's character has evolved throughout the play.