Hey, this is for any questions related to Act II!
-R.Fink
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Jan 28 Class Summary
At first we discussed lingering questions from Act I.
-The ghost was sent to hell because he did not receive his last rights
-Hamlets two restrictions on his mission were to not go insane and to not take vengeance on his mother. He wanted god to judge his mother because she could repent and be saved and that Claudius took advantage of the innate weakness in women(deceptive and unfaithful-- Decedents of Eve)
Act II: Scene 1
Renaldo was sent to spy on Laertes showing that Polonius is overconcerned with his reputation. Renaldo is supposed to spread rumors to Laertes' friends thus confirming or rejecting what his father thought he was like. His cover if he was caught was to give money to Laertes saying he was there on behalf of his father.
In the second half, we discussed the part of the scene with Hamlet and Ophelia; acting out in class how the two behaved. Hamlet convinced Ophelia that his madness was from love, which she then told her father, and the father the king. This is a remarkably ingenious plan by Hamlet.
The homework is to read Act II: Scene II, and to wear the table at all times.
Ryan C.
-The ghost was sent to hell because he did not receive his last rights
-Hamlets two restrictions on his mission were to not go insane and to not take vengeance on his mother. He wanted god to judge his mother because she could repent and be saved and that Claudius took advantage of the innate weakness in women(deceptive and unfaithful-- Decedents of Eve)
Act II: Scene 1
Renaldo was sent to spy on Laertes showing that Polonius is overconcerned with his reputation. Renaldo is supposed to spread rumors to Laertes' friends thus confirming or rejecting what his father thought he was like. His cover if he was caught was to give money to Laertes saying he was there on behalf of his father.
In the second half, we discussed the part of the scene with Hamlet and Ophelia; acting out in class how the two behaved. Hamlet convinced Ophelia that his madness was from love, which she then told her father, and the father the king. This is a remarkably ingenious plan by Hamlet.
The homework is to read Act II: Scene II, and to wear the table at all times.
Ryan C.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Class Blog Entry
Here is the first class entry...
1. Everyone received their 100 line poem. The grade counted for the second marking period.
2. NEW BLOG POLICY! Starting today, we will have a daily class blog. One person a day will blog about what occurred in class. This includes discussions, questions, assignments, etc.
3. NEW ASSIGNMENT! Our new assignment is to keep your own "table" for 2 weeks. From now on until Feb. 12th everyone must keep a small notebook visibly around your neck (IN and OUT of class). You must record elements of your daily life that are worthy for all time. This includes quotes from your peers, teachers, family, etc. Anything that is worthy from the news, books, songs or anything that you think is worth your thought. It will be helpful to describe the event that was occurring when you recorded the information (who, where, when, etc). We will have to submit this notebook for a grade and we will be writing a paper so be wise in your decision on whether or not to censor something. REMEMBER TO WEAR IT ALL DAY!!! Beware of Mr. Laz and his children in Moorestown! If you get caught not wearing your notebook, your grade will decrease. The only exceptions to wearing the notebook is when you sleep, shower, working in an uniform, and/or playing a sport.
4. Prepare any lingering questions about Act I from Hamlet for tomorrow's class. Tomorrow we will start discussing Act II.
~Heather C
1. Everyone received their 100 line poem. The grade counted for the second marking period.
2. NEW BLOG POLICY! Starting today, we will have a daily class blog. One person a day will blog about what occurred in class. This includes discussions, questions, assignments, etc.
3. NEW ASSIGNMENT! Our new assignment is to keep your own "table" for 2 weeks. From now on until Feb. 12th everyone must keep a small notebook visibly around your neck (IN and OUT of class). You must record elements of your daily life that are worthy for all time. This includes quotes from your peers, teachers, family, etc. Anything that is worthy from the news, books, songs or anything that you think is worth your thought. It will be helpful to describe the event that was occurring when you recorded the information (who, where, when, etc). We will have to submit this notebook for a grade and we will be writing a paper so be wise in your decision on whether or not to censor something. REMEMBER TO WEAR IT ALL DAY!!! Beware of Mr. Laz and his children in Moorestown! If you get caught not wearing your notebook, your grade will decrease. The only exceptions to wearing the notebook is when you sleep, shower, working in an uniform, and/or playing a sport.
4. Prepare any lingering questions about Act I from Hamlet for tomorrow's class. Tomorrow we will start discussing Act II.
~Heather C
Monday, January 21, 2008
Mid-Term Exam Review
It's getting down to the wire, so if anyone has any questions, post them here.
~Jess O.
~Jess O.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Hamlet: Act 1 Scenes 1 & 2
This is the new post for Hamlet's two beginning scenes. Any questions, comment here!
~Heather C
~Heather C
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