For this week's post, let's consider the opening scenes of Hamlet, particularly 1.1-1.3. In these scenes, we meet the major characters in this tragedy: Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, Polonius, Ophelia, Laertes, Horatio. Select one of the characters we meet in these initial scenes, and post your thoughts (using textual evidence) about how this character initially strikes you. For example, does Gertrude strike you as a queenly figure? A good mother? Loyal? Please be descriptive, and feel free to compare your chosen character with someone--real or fictional--that reminds you of him or her. Post a photo, video clip, or something that might visually represent this character's impression on you.
Then, post some thoughts about what you think this character wants in the play. What does he or she hope to gain through the relationships he or she has with other characters? And finally, make some predictions about how you think this character's story might play out...
Please post your thoughts by class time Thursday or Friday...
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