do now: how do you think hamlet will react to ophelia’s death? hw: read act 5, scene 1
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Why was Ophelia doomed? What pressures did she face Why are flowers attached to the image of Ophelia? Ophelia sings in the river as she slowly sinks to her watery death. How did Ophelia go into her death? Ophelia’s DeathTRANSCRIPT
Aim: How will Ophelia’s death bring about a
culmination of events?Do Now: How do you think
Hamlet will react to Ophelia’s death?
HW: Read Act 5, Scene 1.
How does Claudius use and manipulate Laertes
own grief and anger? What is the plan for Hamlet?
Laertes will challenge Hamlet to a fencing duel. Laertes will be fighting with a sharp sword – able to
wound. The tip of the sword will contain poison. If Hamlet avoids getting wounded or even grazed
by the sword, Claudius will be ready with a poisoned cup.
Ruthless Claudius
Why was Ophelia doomed? What pressures did
she face Why are flowers attached to the image of Ophelia?
Ophelia sings in the river as she slowly sinks to her watery death. How did Ophelia go into her death?
Ophelia’s Death
Ophelia will have a funeral, but it will not be
without drama. Let’s take a moment and eulogize her and remember this most innocent character in this tragedy full of sinful, vengeful characters.
Take on the perspective of ONE of the following: Hamlet Gertrude Laertes Yourself
Remembering Ophelia