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Is this a good structure for a "Hamlet" generic essay? (1 Viewer)

theloorloor

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1.Introduction
2.Theme of revenge
3.Theme of deception/loyalty
4.Theme of existentialism
5.Conclusion

???

any tips?
 

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I think a good generic base is to look at the role of Hamlet ... because that is ultimately the core focus. In my cases, I generally go in a similar form to this:
1. Introduction
2. Setting (comparison to related text and a diminishing textual integrity)
3. Role of Hamlet (In terms of the use of dramatic techniques such as delay)
4. Role of Women (The use of Gertrude and Ophelia and the Fraudian Theory)
5. Critical Perspective
6. Conclusion

Keep it short and sweet. The two main concepts of this module is Hamlet and the changing role of textual integrity to an audience. We as an audience have become the sort of people who are action centered in comparison to the days of subtle delay and suspense (and bare in mind, most people would not class a movie good if it didn't have boobs, blood or bombs)

To maximise marks, you should not only focus on themes such as deception and loyalty or revenge, but place them on a more broader theme base such as women or the role of Hamlet. That way, your 'generic' essay will not be specialised to revenge or loyalty and then you trip out in the exam LOL. As I said above, generally the question will ask along the lines of Hamlet or time and how the textual integrity has changed or the values.

Thats my opinion anyway. Just keep it simple
P.S: You could probably go along the lines on Hamlet's choice to procrastinate not being loyal or being deceitful, and the fact that Ophelia was used as political attire. Its very flexible under those two main roles
 
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