Ø  Explain what you think is revealed about human nature in Hamlet. Use characters and situations to illustrate your points.

Ø  To what extent is Hamlet’s quest for revenge justifiable in terms of the situation presented? Why or why not?

Ø  Compare and contrast the character of Hamlet to that of Horatio, Laertes, and/or Fortinbras.

Ø  Consider the women in the play, and assess Shakespeare’s portrayal of them.

Ø  Of the motifs below presented in Hamlet, decide which was most important and justify your selection. 

Revenge,  Appearance vs. Reality,  Sanity vs. Insanity,

Spying, Decay and Corruption,  Trickery, Betrayal

Do not give us a plot summary.  Every point and event must be explained 

I. Introduction

        A. Attention getter ____________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

B. Necessary information (Author, Title, synopsis)_______________________________

        C. Thesis Statement ___________________________________________

        ___________________________________________________________

        ___________________________________________________________

II.___________________________________________________(First subtopic)

        _________________________________________________ Explanation

        A._________________________________________________(First Point)

                    1._______________________________________(supporting evidence)

                    2._______________________________________(supporting evidence)

        B.________________________________________________(Second Point)

                    1._______________________________________(supporting evidence)

                    2._______________________________________(supporting evidence)

        C. _________________________________________________Conclusion

III.___________________________________________________(First subtopic)

        _________________________________________________ Explanation

        A._________________________________________________(First Point)

                    1._______________________________________(supporting evidence)

                    2._______________________________________(supporting evidence)

        B.________________________________________________(Second Point)

                    1._______________________________________(supporting evidence)

                    2._______________________________________(supporting evidence)

        C. _________________________________________________Conclusion

IV. ___________________________________________________(First subtopic)

        _________________________________________________ Explanation

        A._________________________________________________(First Point)

                    1._______________________________________(supporting evidence)

                    2._______________________________________(supporting evidence)

        B.________________________________________________(Second Point)

                    1._______________________________________(supporting evidence)

                    2._______________________________________(supporting evidence)

        C. _________________________________________________Conclusion

V. Conclusion: A restatement of the main points of your paper. (TNA)