Hamlet, Part 8: Themes

Which is an objective summary of the "forgiveness triumphs" theme that is developed in Act V of Hamlet? It's a good thing Laertes begs Hamlet's forgiveness because forgiveness is more important than all other emotions. The scene where Laertes asks forgiveness helps demonstrate that forgiveness can be more powerful than revenge. Hamlet should have begged Laertes for forgiveness to show that forgiveness is stronger than any type of revenge. It's pleasing for the audience when Laertes asks for forgiveness and makes it seem like forgiveness trumps revenge.

Read an analysis of a theme in Hamlet. One theme in Hamlet is that the rules of society are often based on wealth and power rather than fairness. Which excerpt from Act V of Hamlet best provides evidence of the this theme's development? Second Clown: I tell thee she is; and therefore make her grave straight: the crowner hath sat on her, and finds it Christian burial. First Clown: For here lies the point: if I drown myself wittingly it argues an act; and an act hath three branches; it is, to act, to do, and to perform: argal, she drowned herself wittingly. Second Clown: Will you ha' the truth on 't? If this had not been a gentlewoman she should have been buried out o' Christian burial. First Clown: I like thy wit well, in good faith; the gallows does well, but how does it well? it does well to those that do ill; now thou dost ill to say the gallows is built stronger than the church:

Read the passage from Act V of Hamlet. Hamlet: ... that's the French bet against the Danish. Why is this 'imponed,' as you call it? Osric: The king, sir, hath laid, that in a dozen passes between yourself and him [Laertes], he shall not exceed you three hits; he hath laid on twelve for nine, and it would come to immediate trial, if your lordship would vouchsafe the answer. Hamlet: How if I answer no? Osric: I mean, my lord, the opposition of your person in trial. What is the topic of the passage? a game between the French and Hamlet a wager between Osric and Hamlet a fight between Claudius and Hamlet a duel between Laertes and Hamlet

To analyze the development of a theme, the reader should study the main topics that come up repeatedly. the manner in which the author uses language. the way the author divided the scenes. the arrangement of the major speeches.

To make a summary of a theme's objective development, the reader should base the summary on emotions. facts. judgments. opinions.

What is the first step in determining the theme in a play? identify an important topic in the play study how the play's structure supports the topic decide what the play says about the topic state a message about the play's topic in a sentence

How should a reader summarize the development of a theme? Check all that apply. by stating the theme by paraphrasing the topic by using objective language by analyzing the style of the author by using examples to explain the theme

To ___________ a text, a reader should explain the text concisely using the reader's own words.

Which are examples of themes? Check all that apply. The story is concerned with beauty. There is beauty in simplicity. There was a lot of talk about hope. The main character spread hope. Hope exists even in dark times.

Read the passage from Act V of Hamlet. Hamlet: To what base uses we may return, Horatio! Why may not imagination trace the noble dust of Alexander, till he find it stopping a bung-hole? Horatio: 'Twere to consider too curiously, to consider so. One purpose of Horatio's line is to further the development of which theme? You can never ask too many questions. Too much questioning is dangerous. It is important to question everything. Be cautious of anyone who questions you.