Hamlet: Revenge and Fairy Tales Reimagined
English
Grade 7
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A worksheet exploring the theme of revenge in Shakespeare's Hamlet, framed through fairy tale reimaginings. Contains a substantial extract from Hamlet's famous soliloquy for creative writing tasks.
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Hamlet: Revenge and Fairy Tales Reimagined
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The To Be or Not To Be 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: there’s the respect
That makes calamity of so long life;
1.
What is the main question Hamlet is pondering in this soliloquy?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary device used in this excerpt and explain its effect.
[3 marks]3.
In the context of revenge stories, how might this soliloquy reflect Hamlet's internal conflict?
[3 marks]4.
Describe the tone of Hamlet’s speech. How does it reflect his feelings about revenge?
[3 marks]5.
Choose the correct option: What does Hamlet compare life to in this passage?
(a) A journey
(b) A battle
(c) A sleep
(d) A play
Aa) A journey
Bb) A battle
Cc) A sleep
Dd) A play
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Creative Fairy Tale Reimagining
Create a fairy tale where a hero must decide whether to seek revenge against a villain who wronged their family. Your story should include a character’s internal conflict, a clear motivation for revenge, and a resolution that reflects the theme of justice or mercy.
1.
Write a short fairy tale scene (around 20 lines) depicting the hero’s decision about revenge. Include dialogue and describe the hero’s feelings.
2.
Checklist for your fairy tale story:
- Does the hero face a moral dilemma?
- Is there a clear motive for revenge?
- How does the story resolve?
- Include at least one magical element.
- Use descriptive language to show emotions.
[5 marks]C
Literary Devices in 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 one literary device used in this passage and describe how it enhances the meaning.
[3 marks]2.
Explain how Hamlet’s use of rhetorical questions impacts the tone of the soliloquy.
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