Hamlet - Act-by-Act Analysis
English
Grade 6
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A worksheet analyzing Hamlet's speeches and dialogues, using sports-themed examples to enhance comprehension and critical thinking.
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Hamlet - Act-by-Act Analysis
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Grade Grade 6
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Introduction to Hamlet's Soliloquy
To be, or not to be: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them. To die—to sleep,
No more; and by a sleep to say we end
The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir to: 'tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wish'd. To die, to sleep;
To sleep, perchance to dream—ay, there's the rub:
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause—
1.
Identify one literary device used in Hamlet's soliloquy and explain its effect.
[2 marks]2.
In the context of sports, how might Hamlet's contemplation of 'to die or not to die' relate to an athlete facing a tough decision?
[2 marks]3.
What is the tone of Hamlet’s speech? Support your answer with words or phrases.
[2 marks]4.
Describe the structure of Hamlet's speech. What effect does this structure have on its meaning?
[2 marks]B
Analysis of Literary Techniques
To die—to sleep,
No more; and by a sleep to say we end
The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir to: 'tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wish'd. To die, to sleep;
To sleep, perchance to dream—ay, there's the rub:
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause—
1.
Identify and explain the metaphor in the line 'the heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks.'
[2 marks]2.
What is the volta (turn) in this speech, and how does it change the tone?
[2 marks]3.
Explain the significance of the phrase 'shuffled off this mortal coil' in relation to sports or athletic exhaustion.
[2 marks]C
Creative Writing: A Sports and Hamlet Fusion
Write a short speech (around 20 lines) where Hamlet compares a sports challenge to his dilemma about life and death. Use at least two literary devices. Follow the checklist below.
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Checklist for your speech:
D
Character Motivation and Themes
Answer the following questions based on the extract and your understanding of Hamlet.
1.
How does Hamlet's speech reflect his character's personality? Provide specific examples.
[2 marks]2.
Compare Hamlet's dilemma to an athlete's decision to push through injury or rest. How are they similar?
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