AnswersSLAE 26-27 ENGLISH 12.1Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism

Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism Answers

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Which line would most likely be written by a reader analyzing Hamlet through a formalist lens?

A
The female characters in the play are defined by their relationships.
B
The male characters in the play are defined by their power.
C
The play includes repeated references to death and decay.
D
The play highlights political issues common in Shakespeare’s time.
5

Which question is most likely to be asked by a reader studying a text with a feminist perspective?

A
Which character has more power: Hamlet or Claudius?
B
Which character has more power: Gertrude or Claudius?
C
Why was a story about royal heirs important in Shakespeare’s time?
D
Why was a story about an unhappy prince important in Shakespeare’s time?
6

Read the excerpt from Act III of Hamlet.And melt in her own fire: proclaim no shame When the compulsive ardour gives the charge, Since frost itself as actively doth burn, And reason panders will.

A
The repeated use of emotional words supports the theme “Hamlet is unkind to his family.”
B
The repeated use of emotional words supports the theme “Rulers should show more compassion.”
C
The repeated use of “hot” and “cold” words supports the theme “Family relationships are complicated.”
D
The repeated use of “hot” and “cold” words supports the theme “Passion is a powerful force.”
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most

f
form and structure.
s
symbolism and motif.
g
gender and stereotypes.
c
culture and history.
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A
literary devices
B
female rulers
C
power dynamics
D
historical facts
9

Read the excerpt from Hamlet, Act III, scene iv.Gertrude: Why, how now, Hamlet!Hamlet: What’s the matter now?Gertrude: Have you forgot me?Hamlet: No, by the rood, not so: You are the queen, your husband’s brother’s wife; And,—would it were not so!—you are my mother.

H
Hamlet defines Gertrude only by her relationship to men.
H
Hamlet uses sharp language to express his emotions.
H
Hamlet is upset with his mother because his father is dead.
H
Hamlet has forgotten how it feels to have a male role model.
10

Read the dialogue from Act III of Hamlet.Hamlet: Now, mother, what’s the matter?Gertrude: Hamlet, thou hast thy father much offended.Hamlet: Mother, you have my father much offended.

Q
Queen Gertrude is caught between her new husband and her son.
H
Hamlet is observing conflict between his mother and father.
Q
Queen Gertrude feels Hamlet should disobey King Claudius.
H
Hamlet is torn between his love for Claudius and his own father.

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