Wednesday 12/18

Journal:  In Act 3, Hamlet has an opportunity to kill Claudius, yet he contemplates:

Now might I do it pat, now he is praying;
And now I'll do't. And so he goes to heaven;
And so am I revenged. That would be scann'd:
A villain kills my father; and for that,
I, his sole son, do this same villain send
To heaven.

Explain Hamlet's decsion here.  Do you agree?  Consider a potential tragic flaw.  

1.  Discuss Journal

2.  Activity:  With a partner, Assume the point of view of Claudius and craft a letter to the royal
court of Denmark explaining why Hamlet has to depart for England.  Be creative!

3.  Read Act 3:  Polonius' Death

**Who kills him?  Why?  

**Is remorse shown?

4.  Complete reading Act 3.  

5.  Discuss:  Gertrudes' possible involvement in King Hamlet's death.  Examine Gertrude's support (or lack thereof) for Hamlet.

6.  View selected film clips:  Act 3.