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Unit 8 Reading Club 2
The Prince of Denmark’s Death
文本分析
本文改编自《哈姆雷特》，出自最后一幕最后一场。第一部分介绍了前情，理清了人物关系。正文围绕国王举办的击剑比赛。Laertes 与Hamlet比斗，在过程中Hamlet复仇成功，杀死了国王，但自己也被阴谋所害。王后和Laertes 也因阴差阳错身亡。
Teaching Objectives
学习理解类
应用实践类
迁移创新类
tell the main elements of a drama
explain the relationship of characters and the plot of the scene
At the end of this period, the students will be able to:
analyze characters based on the text and create character profile to help acting
evaluate Hamlet’s choice and discuss about the theme
I. Activate and share
What do you know about William Shakespeare
Do you know any of his works
An actor and the creator of the Globe Theatre
A poet
A most popular playwright
A master of language: rich in metaphor, vivid images and coin new words
William Shakespeare
texts of high complexity
interlocking plots , twists and confusion, containing something for everyone
play for common people and aristocrats（贵族）
Identity
Popularity
37 plays
comedies
tragedies(悲剧）
tragi-comedies
154 sonnets
2 long poems
William Shakespeare
Hamlet 哈姆雷特(1601)
Othello 奥赛罗(1604)
King Lear 李尔王(1605)
Macbeth 麦克白(1606)
histories
A Drama, or play is a specialized kind of story that is meant to be performed on stage for the audience.
Dialogue
characters
Stage directions
II. Read for elements of drama
Scan the text and find the elements that are special for a drama.
2. Find other elements of drama
Act
Scene
Setting
III. Read for general understanding
1. Read the introductory paragraph and use pens of different colors to complete a mindmap to show the relationship and conflict between the characters.
Claudius
Gertrude
Hamlet
Laertes
Ophelia
Horatio
Polonius
Work in groups of four. Each member picks one character and completes a profile of the character in this scene.
The Profile of your character should include:
Who is the character
What is his/her main intention in this scene
How does his/her emotion change throughout the scene
IV. Read for analyzing
Gertrude
Claudius
Laertes
Hamlet
Identity: The prince of Denmark
Intention: play the fencing match to show his sincere apology to Laertes for accidentally killing his father.
Emotion: sincere (apologize to Laertes)—excited (play the match) —worried (Gertrude collapses)—angry (want to know who the murderer is; kill the king)—relieved (after the killing)
Characteristics:
Quick-witted, brave (good performance in the match; quick reaction)
Hamlet
Claudius
Identity: The king of Denmark
Intention: kill Hamlet either by Laertes poisoned sword or the poisoned wine
Emotion: expectant (start the match)—calm/determined (plan to poison the wine)—pretend to be caring (cheer for Hamlet and put the poison) —shocked/worried (Gertrude drinks the wine) —restless (see his vicious plan exposed)
Characteristics:
Scheming ; Deceitful (ally with Laertes to kill Hamlet; his vicious plan to poison the wine; say beautiful words to Hamlet during the match)
Identity: The queen of Denmark
Intention: watch the match and hope to celebrate Hamlet’s success.
Emotion: happy(watch the match)—caring /happy (drink the wine) —surprised (find the truth)—sorrowful/uneasy (dying)
Characteristics:
Loving (love and care about Hamlet)
Gertrude
Identity: Son of Polonius
Intention: take revenge on Hamlet.
Emotion: determined (start the match)—hesitant (whether to wound Hamlet with the poisoned sword—regretful (wounded by Hamlet and see the tragedy)
Characteristics:
Adventurous (attend the match and poison the sword)
Prioritize family honor (not accept Hamlet’s apology)
Laertes
Show Time
Work in your group and read aloud/act out the scene (from Gertrude drinking the wine to “they hear the sound of the army approaching”).
Remember to read each line based on your analysis of your character.
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