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The EndHamletObjectives:identify and discuss the characteristics of the play that mark itas a Shakespearean tragedy.

as some of act 5 questions are answered, pick out and fill in theanswers to act 5 questions, as your notes

CE 3.2.3 Identify how elements of dramatic literatureilluimiate the meaning of texts.Characteristics of a Shakespearean TragedyDeath for many characters

Death for the tragic hero

Hero exhibits a tragic flaw

Order must be restored at the endTragic HeroAristotelian Model- a man who rose to a high position and then fell from that high position usually to utter desolation or death- depended on a tragic flaw as well as fate

Renaissance Model- people felt themselves to be less pawns of fate and more in control of their own destinies

Shakespearean Model- relies on responsible for downfall- waste of human potential

Which category(ies) does Hamlet fall into?

Typical Shakespearean Tragic ElementsTragedy is concerned primarily with one person The tragic hero.

The story is essentially one of exceptional suffering and calamity leading to the death of the hero- unexpected and contrasted with previous happiness and glory.

The hero undergoes a sudden reversal of fortune.

This reversal excites and conjures emotions of pity and fear within the audience.

The tragic fate of the hero is often triggered by a tragic flaw in the heros character. The hero contributes in some way, shape, or form to the disaster in which he perishes.Typical Shakespearean Tragic ElementsShakespeare often introduces abnormal conditions of the mind (such as insanity, somnambulism, or hallucinations).

Supernatural elements are often introduced as well.

Much of the plot seems to hinge on chance or accident.

Besides the outward conflict between individuals or groups of individuals, there is also an inner conflict(s) and torment(s) within the soul of the tragic hero.

The tragic hero need not be an overwhelmingly good person, but, it is necessary that he/she should contain so much greatness that the audience cares about the character

Contrast to Previous Happiness/Sudden Reversal of FortuneHow does the entrance of Ophelias funeral procession continue the evolution to Hamlets understanding of death?

Hamlet admits he loved her

He realizes his previous perceptions of her were to happiertimes

Death has become more personal for him

What other event contributed to Hamlets misfortune?What significance do the skulls have?Emphasizes the end of physical life

Physical decay follows death

Anonymous skulls

Yoricks skull

Leads to the emotional affect of Ophelias death on HamletWho died and why?Polonious- plot, characterization

Ophelia- develop Hamlets understanding of death

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern- irony

Gertrude

Claudius

Laertes

Hamlet

Hamlets GreatnessHamlet is shown to be a nobleman when:

he expresses sincere regret that he fought Laertes

he recognizes Laertes has the same cause for vengeance and anger as him

he approaches the duel as a sincere challenge

He apologizes to Laertes- because he is a man with integrityThe plan must end in bloodshed and death. Why?Order must be restored to the Kingdom of Denmark

Fortinbras delivers the last line because in a Shakespearean Tragedy, the last one who speaks restores the shaken society.

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