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RContin - Hamlet Exercises
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Up to Hamlet: one of W. Shakespeare's Greatest Tragedies
EXERCISE 1 PAG. 103
Hamlet compares his dead father's portrait and his uncle's portrait. Hamlet points out differences in behaviour and personality of the two brothers.
1. Hamlet criticizes her mother for her marriage to an inferior husband.
2. His mother doesn' t want Hamlet to speak more because she understands that he is in the right.
EXERCISE 2 PAG. 105
1. Hamlet uses mythological images to describe his father's noble looks. On the contrary, he uses simple metaphors and bad words to describe his uncle's worthlessness.
2. What kind of imagery is predominant in his accusations against his mother? Justice.
3. What feelings are mainly conveyed in Hamlet's words? Scorn, hatred, indignation and disgust.
What feelings are mainly conveyed in the Queen's words? Shame, remorse and sadness.
Hamlet compares his dead father's portrait and his uncle's portrait. Hamlet points out differences in behaviour and personality of the two brothers.
1. Hamlet criticizes her mother for her marriage to an inferior husband.
2. His mother doesn' t want Hamlet to speak more because she understands that he is in the right.
EXERCISE 2 PAG. 105
1. Hamlet uses mythological images to describe his father's noble looks. On the contrary, he uses simple metaphors and bad words to describe his uncle's worthlessness.
2. What kind of imagery is predominant in his accusations against his mother? Justice.
3. What feelings are mainly conveyed in Hamlet's words? Scorn, hatred, indignation and disgust.
What feelings are mainly conveyed in the Queen's words? Shame, remorse and sadness.