Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism

Question 1

A student makes an observation about Hamlet.The focus on succession to the throne in Hamlet would have been interesting to an Elizabethan audience because their own queen had no heir.

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historical

Question 2

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

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The play includes repeated references to death and decay.

Question 3

most

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It was written during a time when kings and queens had absolute power.

Question 4

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 “hot” and “cold” words supports the theme “Passion is a powerful force.”

Question 5

Which factors are to be considered when using historical criticism to analyze a text? Select 3 options.political events of the timeapplying themes to modern daythe original audiencecommon beliefs of the periodthe language structure

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political events of the time; the original audience; common beliefs of the period

Question 6

Both historical and feminist criticisms

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connect literature to the society it was written in.

Question 7

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power dynamics

Question 8

Formalist criticism focuses upon a text’s

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structure.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

Patriarchy is the name for a

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society dominated by men.

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