Literary Theory
Published on Nov 19, 2015
Analyzing Hamlet with Moral, Philosophical and Psychological Theory.
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
what are some questions these theorists ask?
- feminist
- marxist
-formalist
-reader response
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moral theory
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QUESTIONS TO ASK
- What values do the characters have?
- What are the values that come across based don't the plot?
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APPLY TO HAMLET
- What values do hamlet/ Claudius/ ghost have?
- Whose values do the audience sympathize with? Why?
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Philosophical theory
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Questions to ask
- What big questions are raised in the text?
- What do the characters think of death, life, one's purpose, love and peace?
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Apply to hamlet
- What is the purpose of the 'to be or not to be' speech?
- What does hamlet think of death and life?
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Psychological theory
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Questions
- What are the characters states of mind? Why?
- What psychological explanations can be used to explain the characters' actions?
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Apply to hamlet
- What is hamlet's state of mind at various stages in the play?
- How do hamlet and Gertrude compare to Oedipus Rex?
- What psychological impact does societal, parental, and fraternal influence have on Ophelia?
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Group member roles
- Feminist
- Marxist
- Psychological
- Moral
- Philosophical
- Formalist with all
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Reflection
How do the lenses help you understand Hamlet?
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