Friday, December 9, 2016

II.ii - Meet Rosencrantz and Guildenstern and 4U1 Weekend Homework

Good friends of Hamlet (university buddies)
Sent for in 'haste'
Asked if they are aware of Hamlet's 'transformation' or change: King wonders if it is more than just his father's death

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Plan: Hang out with him, find out what 'afflicts' him and how to 'remedy' it and report back to the K&Q

Queen says that Hamlet talks of the much (he likes them) and they are welcome to stay at the castle for as long as it takes

R&G agree and King says he will reward them with a "King's remembrance" for any info for the above

They are minor characters with a major role.  So far...


For weekend homework:

Read up to II.ii.420 (the appearance of the actors) and do the corresponding questions (question sheet handed out on Friday)

Writing assignment on Wednesday

Review - note on soliloquy and your rhetorical devices - both will be needed

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