Boardwork 12-1

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Boardwork 12-1
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Death!

• In what manner is Hamlet talking about death now?
  What does he say about it? What is his tone or
  attitude towards it now?
• Compare his comments here to Claudiuss comments
  in Act I.ii and his own in Act IV.iii. How have
  Hamlets ideas of death progressed through the
  story? Give evidence.

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Ophelias Funeral

• How does Hamlet act during Ophelias funeral?
  How do you feel about this?
• Did Hamlet really love Ophelia? Give at least
  three pieces of evidence for or against. Either
  way, what do his actions at the funeral mean?

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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

• Why are they dead? What happened?
• How do you feel about Hamlets role in all of
  this? Why is he capable of this but not killing
  Claudius? Whats the difference?
• Psychologically, in what ways is this similar to
  something like cyberbullying? Make a comparison.