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trying to cram hamlet

  • 08-06-2011 1:47pm
    #1
    ak4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 220 ✭✭


    has not been focusing on hamlet at all and need tips for cramming
    what to focus on ?


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  • #2
    J_E
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭J_E


    It might be worth watching a Hamlet film (providing it follows the play script) if you want to get a good scope of it in a short time.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8z4E0_-si4


  • #4
    polka dot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 204 ✭✭polka dot


    AdamD wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8z4E0_-si4

    Hey nonny nonny.

    Some versions of a good Hamlet play are up on Youtube! All of it. Just watch them, get a feel for the characters, jot down some quotes you might remember.


  • #5
    TheFullDuck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 846 ✭✭✭TheFullDuck


    I found watching the bbc production of Hamlet very helpful. It can be found on youtube. It doesnt follow the book exactly but most of it is there! Its useful for learning quotes.


  • #6
    sh__93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 366 ✭✭sh__93


    I've got the film of it saved on my comp.
    We also went to see it live in the helix..
    You could watch it free on stagevu.com i think..
    I'd advise it if you don't know the story or quotes well... :)


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  • #7
    Dougal.Maguire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭Dougal.Maguire


    The royal Shakespeare company did a modernised version of hamlet with the proper dialogue too , it's on YouTube and has David tenant in it . It definitely helped me understand the play better than just reading the script


  • #8
    Electra19
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭Electra19


    There are short summary notes on Hamlet here http://www.skoool.ie/skoool/examcentre_sc.asp?id=354 Hope they are of some help -best of luck!


  • #9
    implausible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,937 ✭✭✭implausible


    Last minute cramming should be done in this order:

    1. The most basic thing is to know the plot - get a summary.

    2. Then look at Hamlet character notes and do out a mindmap or diagram of his character, with moments from the play to back up each point and a few quotes e.g. attitude towards women - scene with Gertrude - frailty thy name is woman.

    3. Then look at the theme of Revenge and do out a mindmap for this too.

    4. Do out essay plans for these - intro, 4 paragraphs and a conclusion.

    5. Look over past questions on Shakepeare and practice how you would approach them.

    Don't waste time learning off reams of quotes or focusing on minor characters.


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