Plot-
Hamlets Father died and visits him as a ghost. He tells Hamlet that he was poisoned by the new king his brother who has stolen the crown and the queen. Hamlet in a rage of anger sets a plan to kill the king. He acts crazy as he plots to kill the king. he sets up a play where the truth is revealed about what the king really did to get the crown. This makes his mother very up set and she asks to see Hamlet and while they are talking Hamlet kills a Polonius thinking it is the king. The son Laertes of Polonius becomes very up set on hearing that his father is dead and swears revenge on who ever killed him. the king lays out a plan to kill Hamlet through Laertes' anger. Laertes challenges Hamlet to a duel while the king plants a poison in Hamlets drink. The queen drinks from the poisoned cup and dies while Hamlet finds out that he has been poisoned by Laertes' sword and Laertes has also been poisoned by his own sword. Hamlet is so up set at his mothers death he stabs the king with the poisoned sword and forces him to drink from the poisoned cup. And in the end they all die. Then Fortinbras becomes king.
Characters-
Hamlet- son of old hamlet nephew to the knew king claudius. Wants revenge on hearing that the king killed his father for his mother and his crown. In love with Ophelia but cant marry her because she is below him. Kills polonius which is Laertes father which sparks the duel.
Ghost- Ghost of old hamlet tells Hamlet that the king has poisoned his father and to take revenge on him.
Claudius- knew king, and as far as the ghost has said is the murderer of old Hamlet and stole the queen and the crown.
Gertrude- was married to old Hamlet now married to the claudius and mother of Hamlet
Ophelia- Sister of Laertes. In love with Hamlet but cant marry him. Goes crazy and is suspected to have had sex with Hamlet.
Horatio- Hamlets best friend and faithful servent. It is though that Hamlet and Horatio have a secret love but I don't know if I believe that.
Laertes- son of Polonius brother to Ophelia. When he hears about his fathers death wants to kill the man who did it. Kills Hamlet and is killed by his own stupidity.
Symbols-
The Skull- symbolized that death is inevitable and how all things come to it.
Setting- Denmark, Medieval period.
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ReplyDeleteI think that this is a bit too concise. To add to your summary you could talk about imagery, author's style, or tone, and then you could add a discussion about a theme you found in the play. Your plot is good but you could add some more detail if you want to. As for quotes you should just review some before the exam in case you want to write about Hamlet for one of the essay.
ReplyDeleteYour character descriptions are good, though you're missing some of the important characters, such as Ophelia and Polonius. Your plot summary goes over most of the important parts of the play, you could also add scenes between Hamlet and Ophelia or when Ros and Guil come in. As Caroline already said, you could talk/review about theme, imagery, and tone so you can use Hamlet for the AP test.
ReplyDeleteYou left out a few crucial parts of the analysis like the imagery, quotes, theme, etc. But the parts that you did are mostly good. The character analysis is the best part I think. Try expanding the themes and symbolism to 2-3 ideas for each, so that you have enough to write an essay on if there is a prompt the play can be used for.
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