Discussion Question

"Shakespeare" Please respond to the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response:

• Discuss your reaction to the character of Hamlet in the two (2) soliloquies from the text. Consider the extent to which you sympathize with him and / or think he is self-absorbed. Identify one (1) or two (2) lines (except "To be, or not to be") that you find interesting or favor, and explain your choice and what you think it means.  
• Last, google: youtube hamlet to be or not to be.  Watch a few of our best known actors perform the famous soliloquy.  Nominate your favorite, explaining your choice.

Explore

Shakespeare

• Chapter 19 (pp. 650-656), selections 19.11a and 19.11b. Soliloquy defined on p. 653; review Week 10 Music Folder