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Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism Answers

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It was written during a time when kings and queens had absolute power.
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It was written at a time when people were very interested in philosophy.
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It was written to be performed on a stage outdoors.
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It was written to entertain a large audience consisting of all types of people.
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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.

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The repeated use of emotional words supports the theme “Hamlet is unkind to his family.”
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The repeated use of emotional words supports the theme “Rulers should show more compassion.”
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The repeated use of “hot” and “cold” words supports the theme “Family relationships are complicated.”
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The repeated use of “hot” and “cold” words supports the theme “Passion is a powerful force.”
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Which question is most likely to be asked by a reader studying a text with a feminist perspective?

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Which character has more power: Hamlet or Claudius?
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Which character has more power: Gertrude or Claudius?
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Why was a story about royal heirs important in Shakespeare’s time?
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Why was a story about an unhappy prince important in Shakespeare’s time?
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Formalist criticism focuses upon a text’s

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culture.
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history.
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events.
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structure.
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Patriarchy is the name for a

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society dominated by women.
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society dominated by men.
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male government official.
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female government official.
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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.

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Queen Gertrude is caught between her new husband and her son.
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Hamlet is observing conflict between his mother and father.
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Queen Gertrude feels Hamlet should disobey King Claudius.
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Hamlet is torn between his love for Claudius and his own father.
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Which line would most likely be written by a reader analyzing Hamlet through a formalist lens?

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

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