If you were absent today, be sure to do a close reading of Scene 2, and pay particular attention to Hamlet's first soliloquy. We filled the boards several times with notes today so borrow the notes from a friend and copy them.
We had the Wed. after school session today to write the essay on your Feb. novel. Make arrangements for a time to write the essay.
Homework: Finish reading the end of scene two. Pay particular attention to how Hamlet is received by his friend, Horatio, and by the guards, who represent the common people. Take notes on several new observations regarding Hamlet's character. What facts does Horatio corroborate? Why is corroboration key to our understanding of the state of Hamlet's grief and embarrassment?
