Analysis+of+Hamlet's+Soliloquies

13th May, 2010 Today in class we divided the class into five groups. Hamlet's soliloquies were distributed to each group. Each group has to analyse the language and dramatic features of the text in detail.

Students will then present these to the class.

14th May, 2010

**Soliloquy activity**

Once you have analysed the language features you should then consider the dramatic features of the soliloquy.

Why has Shakespeare chosen to reveal these thoughts in a soliloquy as opposed to dialogue between Horatio?

How is the audience positioned to respond to Hamlet’s thoughts after hearing the soliloquy?

If you were to direct an actor playing Hamlet in this scene? What instructions would you give? Why? How would you use lighting, position the actor, create mood etc