Teachers Case Study Of Melancholy And Literary Analysis
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Teachers’ Case Study of Melancholy and Literary Analysis
1. Where does Hamlet appear for the first time in the play? Act
1
, Scene
2
2. After reviewing the scene where Hamlet first appears, determine the dramatic structure of the
scene and explain your answer.
The scene provide the exposition of the play where characters
are introduced and some key information is revealed.
3. Hamlet is often called the “Melancholy Dane,” as he is thought to fit in perfectly with the
description of a melancholic individual. Identify at least three key words/phrases in the scene
that establish Hamlet’s melancholy. These may be words he speaks or descriptions about him
by other characters.
Quotes about Hamlet’s melancholy
How is Shakespeare developing Hamlet as a
melancholy character?
King Claudius [to Hamlet]:...the cloud still
Hamlet’s dark mood or sadness—i.e., melancholy, is
hang on you?
noted by other characters.
Hamlet:…I am too much I’ the sun.
Hamlet also affirms his light-loathing state.
Queen Gertrude [to Hamlet]:…cast thy
Hamlet’s mother, the Queen describes Hamlet
nighted colour off.
literally in dark clothes. Hamlet’s response to his
mother, the Queen, has words associated with
…
melancholy characteristics, while sounding very
Hamlet:…my inky cloak…suits of solemn
irritable.
black…dejected…These but the trappings and
the suits of woe.
King Claudius [to Hamlet]:…but to persever in
King Claudius describes Hamlet’s grief as unnatural,
obstinate condolement is a course of impious
“unmanly” weakness, which establishes Hamlet’s
stubbornness…a heart unfortified, a mind
melancholy as an aliment or something to be
impatient…
treated and changed.
Accept and review others as students report
their findings
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