Day 13 HAMLET

Do Now: "In a brilliant scene [III.ii] the resolution of Hamlet's doubts by the play-within-a-play triggers the murderous reaction by the now thoroughly alarmed antagonist [Claudius]. It is the height of irony that the exposure of Claudius's secret also involves the exposure of Hamlet's and thereby sets in motion a counteraction that will eventually destroy him in his moment of victory." (Bowers 25)

I agree/disagree with the critic because...

Today's Learning Target:
I will be able to recognize elements of dramatic structure and support my observations with appropriate evidence and analysis.
I will know that I have hit the learning target when...
-I can point to an event that serves as the climax of the play.
-I can make a claim about why this event is the play's turning point.

Agenda: 

1. III.iii-iv
2. The Point of No Return
3. Exit Ticket: To what other heroes would you compare Hamlet?

HW: Prepare one entry for Friday's blog entry.


Upcoming Thesis Dates

January 8: PS4 entries due

January 12: TP2 revised draft due