Renaissance Tradition in British Literature

Zenith Arleth Mangi

Gloria Cluster 3A

1. Character Map of the Characters of Hamlet

Read the Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark written by William Shakespeare
between 1599 and 1601. Prepare a character map showing the relationship
between and among characters in the play. Add short descriptions to identify the
relationships among characters.
1. Hamlet: The protagonist of the play, Prince of Denmark, and son of the late King
Hamlet.
 Relationships: Son of Gertrude, nephew of Claudius (now king), friend of
Horatio, love interest of Ophelia.
2. Claudius: The new king of Denmark and Hamlet's uncle.
 Relationships: Brother of the late King Hamlet, husband of Gertrude,
stepfather/uncle to Hamlet.
3. Gertrude: Queen of Denmark and Hamlet's mother.
 Relationships: Mother of Hamlet, wife of Claudius, former wife of King
Hamlet.
4. Ophelia: Daughter of Polonius, courtier at the Danish court.
 Relationships: Love interest of Hamlet, daughter of Polonius, sister of
Laertes.
5. Polonius: The Lord Chamberlain of Claudius's court.
 Relationships: Father of Ophelia and Laertes, adviser to Claudius.
6. Laertes: Son of Polonius.
 Relationships: Brother of Ophelia, son of Polonius.
7. Horatio: A friend and confidant of Hamlet.
 Relationships: Close friend of Hamlet.
8. Ghost (King Hamlet): The ghost of Hamlet's father, the former king.
 Relationships: Father of Hamlet, former husband of Gertrude, murdered by
Claudius.
9. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern: Childhood friends of Hamlet, sent by Claudius to
spy on him.
 Relationships: Childhood friends of Hamlet, manipulated by Claudius.
10. Fortinbras: Prince of Norway.
 Relationships: Minor character with a parallel storyline, seeking revenge
for his father's death.
11. Players (Actors): Performers who play a crucial role in revealing the truth through
a play within the play.
 Relationships: Briefly interact with Hamlet and other characters.
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2. Character Analysis Chart of Hamlet

Focus on the character of Hamlet and complete the Character Analysis Chart
below.

HAMLET
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Melancholic and
Grieving and
Thoughtful
Mourning
Intellectual and
Meeting the Ghost
Philosophical
Feigned Madness
Tragic Hero
Play Within a Play
Suffering from Grief
Hesitation and
and Betrayal
Procrastination
Complex Relationships
Driven by Revenge
Witty and Sarcastic
Struggling with
Madness

King Claudius- sees Hamlet as a threat to

his own position as king
Gertrude, Hamlet's mother, is conflicted
in her view of her son.
Polonius, Ophelia's father and Claudius's His speeches reveal a
chief counselor, initially sees Hamlet's character grappling
affection for Ophelia as a cause for with existential
Hamlet's madness. questions, internal
Ophelia, Hamlet's love interest, is deeply conflicts, and the
affected by his erratic behavior and challenges of revenge
apparent madness. in a politically charged
Horatio is Hamlet's close friend and
and morally
confidant. He sees Hamlet with genuine
concern and friendship.
Laertes, Polonius's son and Ophelia's
brother, initially distrusts Hamlet's
intentions, viewing him as a potential
threat.
Childhood friends of Hamlet, Rosencrantz
and Guildenstern are manipulated by
Claudius to3. spyCharacter
on Hamlet.Analysis Chart of Ophelia
The common
people of Denmark are not given explicit
voices in the play, but their opinions may

Ophelia is initially presented as a Ophelia is romantically

young woman characterized by involved with Prince
innocence and purity. She is dutiful Hamlet. Her father,
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4. Character Analysis Chart of King Claudius

Claudius is portrayed as a politically He pours poison into King

astute and ambitious ruler. Hamlet's ear while he sleeps
He is skilled in manipulation and in the garden, setting the
deception. tragic events of the play in
Claudius as a stark contrast to King motion.
Hamlet. Claudius marries Queen
Haunted by guilt over his role in King Gertrude.
Hamlet's murder. Ascension to the Throne
King Claudius
Actions are driven by a strong desire Manipulation of Rosencrantz
for power and the throne. and Guildenstern
Aware of the potential backlash Mindful of public perception
from the court and the public and the potential unrest that
regarding his actions. may arise due to his actions
Manipulates relationships within the
court for his own benefit.

Hamlet sees Claudius as a

usurper and a villain.
Queen Gertrude, Claudius's
wife, appears to be complicit
in Claudius's actions.
Horatio, Hamlet's close friend,
may not have direct Claudius's actions
interactions with Claudius, but in "Hamlet" reflect
he observes the political and his political
emotional turmoil in the court. cunning, moral
Osencrantz and Guildenstern, compromises,
childhood friends of Hamlet, and manipulative
are manipulated by Claudius nature.
to spy on and gather
information about Hamlet.

5. Character Analysis of Queen Gertrude

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She is portrayed as a Gertrude's most significant action is

maternal figure. The her swift marriage to Claudius, the
quickness of the marriage brother of her deceased husband,
raises suspicions and King Hamlet.
becomes a source of conflict Gertrude remains married to Claudius
within the play. and appears to be a loyal consort.
Gertrude is often described Entangled in the conflict between
as sensual and passionate. Hamlet and Claudius.
Complex and ambiguous. Expresses concern for Hamlet's well-
Gertrude is loyal to Claudius, being and is distressed by his erratic
and her actions suggest a behavior.
desire for stability and Accused of moral corruption and
continuity in the court. betrayal.

Hamlet sees Gertrude

through a lens of
disappointment, anger, and
suspicion.
Claudius, Gertrude's
husband and King of
Denmark, sees her as a Gertrude's character
valuable political ally. remains enigmatic,
Polonius, the chief and interpretations of
counselor to the king, her motives and
serves Gertrude loyally. feelings vary among
Laertes, Ophelia's brother, readers and
is likely concerned about audiences.
his sister's well-being and
may have reservations
about the political turmoil in
the court.

6. The play Hamlet will be staged in your school and you have been tasked to
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prepare a movie poster to promote the play. How will you design the movie
poster such that the audience would be thrilled to watch the play?

 Decide who among our local actors will play the roles of the different
characters in the play.
 Add an interesting blurb that will catch the interest of the audience.

"Step into the realm of deceit, revenge, and tragedy. Our local stage comes
alive with a gripping rendition of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet.' Watch as [Local
Actor's Name] breathes life into the tormented prince, grappling with a world
torn by betrayal and vengeance. The stage is set for an unforgettable
performance, where every soliloquy echoes with the weight of choices, and
the ghostly specter of the past casts its haunting shadow over the present.
Join us for a night of theatrical brilliance as we unravel the timeless tale of
'Hamlet' – a masterpiece that transcends centuries, brought to life by our
exceptional local cast. Don't miss the drama, the passion, and the tragedy
that await under the stage lights."
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Rubric for Evaluating Task Outputs

Criteria Descriptors 5 4 3 2 1 Score
Accuracy and The output clearly
creativity of approximated the
outputs based on requirements of the task __x 3
task demands and creatively presented (15 pts)
the output (i.e. the LinkIn,
Character Map, Character
Analysis chart, Vlog)

Literary analysis The output shows depth

and research and breadth of research
and analysis on character, __x 4
plot, and theme of the text. (20 pts)

Presentation The presentation shows

clear, coherent, and __x 3
accurate language. It also (15 pts)
shows the application of
ICT skills and tech
integration.

Remarks TOTAL ___/50 pts