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Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism Answers

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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?
4

Feminist criticism is most interested in

A
form and structure.
B
symbolism and motif.
C
gender and stereotypes.
D
culture and history.
6

Which factors are to be considered when using historical criticism to analyze a text? Select 3 options.

A
political events of the time
B
applying themes to modern day
C
the original audience
D
common beliefs of the period
E
the language structure
7

Patriarchy is the name for a

A
society dominated by women.
B
society dominated by men.
C
male government official.
D
female government official.
8

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.

A
Queen Gertrude is caught between her new husband and her son.
B
Hamlet is observing conflict between his mother and father.
C
Queen Gertrude feels Hamlet should disobey King Claudius.
D
Hamlet is torn between his love for Claudius and his own father.
9

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.
10

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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