Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Man, Man vs. Self?“It’s complicated.” Discuss Hamlet’s relationship with Ophelia. How does the way he treats her speaks to Shakespeare’s characterization of him?Trace the different forms of irony found in the play? For example, verbal irony, dramatic irony, irony of the situation. How does Shakespeare use irony as a tool to shape the play?One major theme in Hamlet is action. Discuss how it is illustrated in the play. Hint: Analyze the “To Be or Not to Be” soliloquy.Explore some of the symbolism related to death in the play and explain how they carry meaning beyond the literal.Objective: This essay will demonstrate your ability to manage paragraph and essay structure, citing primary and secondary research sources, developing a Works Cited page and develop a thesis, introductory and closing paragraphs, as well as paragraph and essay structure showing evidence of editing and revision.
