TRIMESTER TEST

World Literature
Trimester Exam (200 points)

We have not succeeded in answering all your problems. The answers we have found only serve to raise a whole set of new questions. In some ways, we feel we are as confused as ever, but we believe we are confused on a higher level and about more important things.

Your task: Answer the following questions in the format suggested for each question. Be sure to pay attention to the time – you must be finished with the test by 2:03.
You must discuss each of the five works somewhere in your test.

1. The Cycle of the Hero
Analyze Beowulf’s adventure in terms of The Cycle of the Hero. You must address each component of the cycle for full credit – use bullets to designate each component and be very specific. (20 points)

2. Literary Archetypes
Choose characters from any of the stories we have read and explain how they match the criteria for specific Literary Archetypes. You may choose any characters from any of the works, and you may use a character for more than one archetype; however, you must explain in detail how the characters meet the criteria, and you must address each of the eight criteria. You must write this in bulleted form. (40 points)

3. Characteristics of the Tragic Man
Analyze Hamlet in terms of the Characteristics of the Tragic Man. If you decide Hamlet is a tragic man, he must fit each of the criteria. You must state whether Hamlet is or is not a tragic man in a sentence at the beginning of your answer. The rest of the answer must be bulleted (60 points – awarded for accuracy and ease of reading)

4. HERO
Analyze three characters from any of the works we read in terms of heroic qualities. You should include at least three heroic characteristics for each character.
(30)

5. THEME
Compare three themes that are prevalent in the works that we read. For the answer to this question, you need to pick three themes that you want to compare and at least two works for each theme (you may choose the same works for each theme). Be sure to cite specific examples to support your ideas. (50 points)

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HAMLET Takehome Test

The test is due at the end of class on Wednesday, November 4th.

If you use ANY websites to help you with your answers, you must cite the source next to the information in the answer AND include the website information in your Work Cited. Failure to cite appropriately will result in a zero for this test.



World Literature
HAMLET Test
200 points
(180 for test answers; 20 for correct documentation of quotations and Works Cited as well as spelling, etc.)

Be sure to support your answers with Act.scene.line(s) cited like this:
“The time is out of joint” (1.5.210).

1. Hamlet’s relationships with the other characters in the play are complicated. Choose three relationships; analyze how Hamlet is impacted by each (three quotations – one for each relationship). 60 points


2. Revenge, redemption, loyalty, indecision, love, appearance vs. reality, and betrayal are significant themes in the play. Choose three of these and explain how each theme affects the characters and the outcome of the play (three quotations – one for each theme). 60 points




3. Has Hamlet changed?
You may compare the soliloquies from
1.2.133-164
2.2.575-636
3.1.63-99
4.4.33-69
or you may use other textual evidence that you have prepared to answer this question (three quotations – beginning, “middle,” and end). 60 points





Work Cited
Shakespeare, William. Hamlet. Folger Shakespeare Library Edition.
Barbara Mowat and Paul Werstine, Eds. NY: Washington Square Press, 1992.


Spelling and other language issues do count! Be sure to attach a Works Cited.

HAMLET Act 5

Questions I ask myself:
Did Hamlet truly love Ophelia?
Did the queen know about King Hamlet's murder? Was she complicit?
Why does Ophelia drown herself -- is there evidence in the play that she is pregnant? Why can't she have a proper church burial?
Is Hamlet "mad"? going through the stages of grief? bi-polar? selfish and self-centered? indecisive because of "the devil"? How would you categorize him.

Refer to themes in the unit plan and other theme ideas you have from your own reading. What themes most apply to your reading of the play? (I would add indecision, rash behavior, and loyalty.)

HAMLET Act 4

“To be or not to be” and other soliloquies
Hamlet's soliloquies comprise an important portion of the reading.
Discuss why they are important and what function they serve, based on
your readings so far.
Also, identify and discuss themes that are presented that do not
appear on your pretest focus.

Consider Ophelia's madness after her father's death and her "song" in Act 4. She presents each character with a flower. Discuss why she would give these particular flowers to the characters she gives them to.
Ophelia’s Flowers
Rosemary--remembrance, to Laertes
Pansies--thoughts, also to Laertes
Fennel--flattery, to King
Columbines--thankfulness, to Queen
Rue--sorrow, also to Queen
Daisy--a warning to women who are too easily persuaded to love, to
Gertrude
Violets--faithfulness, cannot give--explanation toward Horatio

HAMLET Act 3 Theme Considerations

Redemption
Friendship/Loyalty
Revenge
Regret
Betrayal

HAMLET on YouTube

From Mrs. Lebo:

YouTube and Hamlet (Branagh or Gibson)
You want to search for either the Kenneth Branagh version (the version we started watching) or the Mel Gibson one. The Branagh version is very true to the text and over-dramatized as Shakespeare probably would have enjoyed. It also does a better job of illustrating the Fortinbras issue.
The Gibson version is a bit more Freudian and condensed but more user friendly and enjoyable. Just search each movie version and watch whatever scenes are most helpful to you. They have key scenes already identified for you, or you can search by act.



Both are good. Just different. :)

HAMLET Act 2 Relationships and Betrayal

What do you learn about Hamlet in Act 2? Every time I read the play, I wonder if Hamlet really loves Ophelia or if he is actually "playing" her like her dad (Polonius) and brother(Laertes) say he is. I hear his words and see how he behaves toward her, and also wonder if he is "mad" like Polonius says, or if he is just trying to sort things out.
One way that Shakespeare's characters share their true feelings is through soliloquy. I need to review the soliloquy on 117-118 to help me decide.

As you read Act 2, you might want to discuss how the themes are portrayed.