“Hamlet” Plot Overview

Hamlet, son of the king of Denmark, is summoned home for his father's
funeral and his mother's wedding to his uncle. He meets his father’s
ghost, and the ghost discloses that he was murdered by his brother,
Hamlet’s uncle. In an incredibly convoluted plot, Hamlet manages to
do all of the following: feign (or perhaps not to feign) madness; murder
the "prime minister;" love and then ‘unlove’ an innocent girl whom he
drives to madness; plot and then unplot against the murderous uncle;
successfully conspire against the lives of two well-meaning friends; and
finally, take his revenge on the uncle. All this occurs at the cost of
almost every life on stage, including Hamlet’s and his mother’s.

As you view the film, make sure to take notes below and
look for the similarities and dissimilarities between Macbeth
and Hamlet:

Similar personality traits between Macbeth and Hamlet:

Ex: both begin the play as loyal

Dissimilar personality traits between Macbeth and Hamlet:

Ex: Hamlet is honorable, Macbeth is selfish

Similarities in the events in the plays:

Ex: Treason

Similarities or dissimilarities in the fates of Macbeth and Hamlet:

Similar themes shared in the plays:

Ex: Power corrupts

Similar or dissimilar characters:

Macbeth vs Hamlet essay

In a 5 paragraph essay, using your notes from the play and the film,
you need to prove to me: Who is a better man, Hamlet or
Macbeth? Both men orchestrate murder, put on false fronts, and
betray others to protect what they have, so which man is worse than
the other?

Include an introduction and conclusion. In the 3 body paragraphs, use

THREE examples to show who is better: Macbeth or Hamlet. You need
to have concrete examples in these body paragraphs that can prove
your point—use the play and use your notes for these examples. Make
sure to EXPLAIN how the examples you’ve chosen prove your point.
Don’t just place your examples in the paragraph and expect them to
speak for themselves. Remember, your job is to PROVE your point to
me!!

Your essay is worth 50 points. Your essay should be two pages,

double-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font. Make sure to use proper
grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
This essay is DUE Wednesday, January 27th.

Macbeth vs Hamlet essay

In a 5 paragraph essay, using your notes from the play and the film,
you need to prove to me: Who is a better man, Hamlet or
Macbeth? Both men orchestrate murder, put on false fronts, and
betray others to protect what they have, so which man is worse than
the other?

Include an introduction and conclusion. In the 3 body paragraphs, use

THREE examples to show who is better: Macbeth or Hamlet. You need
to have concrete examples in these body paragraphs that can prove
your point—use the play and use your notes for these examples. Make
sure to EXPLAIN how the examples you’ve chosen prove your point.
Don’t just place your examples in the paragraph and expect them to
speak for themselves. Remember, your job is to PROVE your point to
me!!

Your essay is worth 50 points. Your essay should be two pages,

double-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font. Make sure to use proper
grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
This essay is DUE Wednesday, January 27th.