Hamlet (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What do critical interpretations examine in literary texts?
What do critical interpretations examine in literary texts?
Themes, characters, plot, language, context
How should critics' names be referenced in essays?
How should critics' names be referenced in essays?
Using quotation marks & last name
According to Kastan, what is the point in Shakespeare's tragedies?
According to Kastan, what is the point in Shakespeare's tragedies?
The uncertainty
What paradox does Nuttall identify in tragic theatre?
What paradox does Nuttall identify in tragic theatre?
Grief & fear become matter for enjoyment
What does Bradley consider essential to Shakespearean tragedy?
What does Bradley consider essential to Shakespearean tragedy?
The death of the hero
According to Mack, what dramatic function does madness serve?
According to Mack, what dramatic function does madness serve?
Allows licence in speech & action
What does Kerrigan argue Hamlet promises to do?
What does Kerrigan argue Hamlet promises to do?
To remember, not revenge
According to Adelman, what is Hamlet's principal concern?
According to Adelman, what is Hamlet's principal concern?
Complex feelings towards his mother
How does Hazlitt characterise Hamlet?
How does Hazlitt characterise Hamlet?
Refinement of thought & sentiment
What should students do when using critical interpretations?
What should students do when using critical interpretations?
Contrast with own reading of text