Homework Due Mon., Dec. 14 (Alpha-CHS) / Tues., Dec. 15 (Omega-SHS)

Read Hamlet Act 2, Scene 2 and study Act 2 Famous Quotations. For a copy of the Act 2 Famous Quotations list, click here.

Homework Due Thur., Dec. 10 (Alpha-Churchill) / Fri., Dec. 11 (Omega-Sheldon)

Read Act 2, Scene 1 of Hamlet and study Act 1 Famous Quotations.

There will be a quiz on Act 1 Famous Quotations.

Click here for a copy of the list of Act 1 Famous Quotations.

Homework Due Tues., Dec. 8 (Alpha) / Wed., Dec. 9 (Omega)

Read Act 1, Scenes 4 and 5 of Hamlet.

Homework Due Fri., Dec. 4 (Alpha) / Mon., Dec. 7 (Omega)

Read Act 1, Scenes 2 and 3 of Hamlet.

Then do this assignment on Hamlet's first soliloquy ("this too, too sullied flesh"):

• Re-read Hamlet’s soliloquy in Act 1, Scene 2, lines 133-164. Read it aloud several times.
• Paraphrase this passage (summarize it in detail in your own words to demonstrate that you understand it).
• Take note of language that suggests Hamlet’s innermost thoughts. Jot down some notes about metaphors, syntax, punctuation, word choice, etc.
• Many editors prefer a version of the text that reads “solid flesh” instead of “sullied flesh” in line 133. How would this change the meaning and tone? Which word choice fits better with your interpretation of what Hamlet is saying in the rest of the soliloquy?

The written part of this assignment is worth 10 points and is due at the beginning of class next time.