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

Hamlet, Part 7: Plot and Character Answers

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Both historical and feminist criticisms

A
look for repeated words and ideas.
B
are concerned with language and form.
C
seek to understand the role of gender in a text.
D
connect literature to the society it was written in.
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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.

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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Formalist criticism focuses upon a text’s

c
culture.
h
history.
e
events.
s
structure.
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Patriarchy is the name for a

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

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It was written during a time when kings and queens had absolute power.
I
It was written at a time when people were very interested in philosophy.
I
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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