Exploring Identity and Loss in Hamlet

Exploring Identity and Loss in Hamlet

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to analyze and discuss the themes of identity and loss in Shakespeare's play Hamlet.

What do you already know about the play Hamlet's themes of identity and loss?

Introduction to Hamlet

Explore the background of the play, its setting, and the main characters, particularly Hamlet.

Identity in Hamlet

Examine how Hamlet's struggle with his own identity shapes the narrative and impacts other characters.

Loss in Hamlet

Discuss the various forms of loss depicted in the play, including loss of loved ones and loss of purpose.

Exploring Themes

Engage in group activities to analyze key scenes related to identity and loss in Hamlet.

Character Analysis

Conduct a character analysis focusing on how identity and loss affect the actions and decisions of key characters.

Critical Reflection

Encourage students to reflect on how the themes of identity and loss are relevant in today's society.

Test Your Understanding

Administer a short test to assess comprehension of the themes and concepts discussed in the lesson.

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.