Revenge and Tragedy in Hamlet

Revenge and Tragedy in Hamlet

Learning Objective

Understand the theme of revenge in Hamlet and analyze its impact on characters and the plot.

What do you already know about revenge in literature?

Introduction to Hamlet

Briefly introduce the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare and its central themes, including the theme of revenge.

Defining Revenge

Discuss the concept of revenge and its significance in human behavior and storytelling.

Key Characters in Hamlet

Introduce key characters such as Hamlet, Claudius, and Laertes, and their motivations for seeking revenge.

Quotes on Revenge

Explore significant quotes from the play that reflect the theme of revenge and its impact on the characters.

Analyzing Revenge in Act 1

Examine the events in Act 1 that set the stage for the theme of revenge in the play.

Discussion: Revenge and Justice

Facilitate a discussion on the moral implications of seeking revenge and the concept of justice in Hamlet.

Creative Response

Engage students in a creative activity, such as writing a modern adaptation of a revenge scene from Hamlet or creating visual representations of revenge themes.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.