Hamlet - Revenge in a Dystopian Future
English
GCSE
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A comprehension worksheet analysing the theme of revenge in Hamlet, set within a dystopian future context.
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Hamlet - Revenge in a Dystopian Future
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Extrait from Hamlet - The Revenge Motif
HAMLET: 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—there’s the respect
That makes calamity of so long life.
1.
Identify and explain one dramatic technique used in this extract that enhances the theme of revenge.
[2 marks]2.
Which literary device is primarily used in the phrase 'To die, to sleep; / No more'?
Aa) Repetition
Bb) Metaphor
Cc) Caesura
Dd) Irony
3.
In the context of a dystopian future where society is under constant surveillance, how might Hamlet’s contemplation of death be interpreted differently?
[3 marks]4.
Describe two emotions conveyed through Hamlet’s soliloquy and how they relate to the theme of revenge.
5.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘the thousand natural shocks’ in the context of revenge?
[2 marks]6.
Identify and explain the volta in Hamlet’s soliloquy.
[3 marks]7.
Imagine Hamlet in a dystopian society where revenge is forbidden. How might his internal conflict differ from the original play?
8.
Creative Prompt: Write a monologue from Hamlet’s perspective, expressing his feelings about revenge amid a dystopian future where justice is corrupt and manipulated.
9.
List three ways Shakespeare’s language in this extract reflects Hamlet’s inner turmoil.
10.
Explain how the theme of revenge in Hamlet can be related to contemporary issues of justice and morality.
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