Discover how Osric, an ambitious young employee of the court, delivers a message from Claudius to Hamlet, thereby manipulating Hamlet into the fateful sword fight and his death. Details »
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Watch Hamlet's soliloquy in the scene where he considers and almost follows through with killing Claudius to seek revenge for his father's murder. Details »
Understand that the Player’s speech in Act Two, scene two of Hamlet is Priam’s story and is based on Aeneus talking about the fall of Troy in Book II of The Aeniad. See how this scene sets the stage for Hamlet's attempt to kill Claudius. Details »
Consider how the actors in this adaptation of Hamlet define the characters of Ophelia, Laertes and Polonius. Observe how the relationships are played out through the advice given and received in Act I, scene iii. Details »
Reflect on Anne Frank’s diary, both as a literary classic and as a rich and illuminating first-person account of life in hiding during World War II. Examine the themes of prejudice, hate, hope, courage and heroism that suffuse the diary. Details »
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