Journal 42

Relationships

Journal 42

• Part One– List “The Top Ten Things I Will Not Accept in a

Partner”

• Part Two– List “The Top Ten Things I Look For in a Partner”

Act 4, Scene 1-4 recap

Highlights• Claudius sends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

to ask Hamlet what he has done with Polonius’ body, and Hamlet refuses

• Claudius sends Hamlet to England, where he has arranged for Hamlet to be killed

• On his way to England, Hamlet runs into Fortinbras, who is on his way to Poland. Impressed by Fortinbras and his inclination to action, Hamlet resolves that he will become a man of action as well

Act 4, Scene 5

Take out a piece of notebook paper!

Players

• Gertrude• Gentleman• Horatio• Ophelia• Claudius• Messenger • Laertes

Act 4, Scene 5

• Who is the “she”? What does she want?

Act 4, Scene 5

• What is Ophelia singing about (lines 53-71)? Give a summary. Does it sound familiar?

Act 4, Scene 5

• How do you think Ophelia found out about her father’s death? Do you doubt her madness like we may doubt Hamlet’s?

Act 4, Scene 5

• What does Laertes know about his father’s death when he comes to Denmark? What is he looking for?

Act 4, Scene 5

• Note down Ophelia’s flowers, who she may give them to, and what they mean (hint: look at your notes on page 216).

Ophelia’s flowers

• Rosemary = remembrance• Pansy = thoughts, thoughtfulness• Fennel = flattery• Columbine = adultery, foolishness• Rue = adultery, repentance• Daisy = innocence• Violet = faithfulness

Ophelia Mad Scenes

Take a few notes on what you like in each performance, what you don’t

like, and WHY

Act 4, Scene 7

Read silently up until line 121, and answer the following questions…

Act 4, Scene 7

• What are the two reasons Claudius claims to not punish Hamlet?

• What does Hamlet’s letter to the King say?• What is Laertes hoping to do?• Who is Lamond?

Players

• Claudius• Laertes• Gertrude

Act 4, Scene 7

• What is Laertes’ and Claudius’ plan?

Act 4, Scene 7

• What news does Gertrude deliver? Do you think it was an accident or done on purpose?

Homework

• Ophelia ABOUT–Complete the ABOUT worksheet, arguing

which portrayal of Ophelia in Act 4, Scene 5 was more effective– Instead of writing a thesis at the end, you

will write an intro paragraph• Your paragraph MUST include a hook, an

IVF statement, and a thesis

Ophelia Info• First clip – Kate Winslet as Ophelia– Directed by Kenneth Branagh– 1996

• Second clip – Helena Bonham Carter as Ophelia– Directed by Franco Zeffirelli– 1990

**YouTube clips will be posted to the blog!**