Viewing
Take notes on acting and movement
Discuss
1. Follow the poison. Who has it, where is it, who drinks it, and what are its effects?
2. How important is it for the actors to perfect the swordplay?
3. What is Claudius's reaction to Gertrude's death? On what lines does he show this reaction?
4. How important is Fortinbras? (Some directors leave him out completely.)
5. How important is Horatio? (How could a director show Horatio's importance?)
HW
Write down 3 questions about the play that haven't been answered for you. (They should go beyond the who, what, when, and where of the plot that can be answered by checking the text -- but should deal with the why of the play.)
