Instructions
Read materials below to learn about Shakespeare’s contribution to the English Language OR tradition of play writing. Then, write a three-paragraph discussion about Hamlet, “Act I” (1334-) to demonstrate how it is a typical example of Shakespearean play. (Feel free to add any other sources to enhance your argument.)
Public Radio International: https://www.pri.org/stories/2014-07-23/yes-shakespeare-coined-words-thats-just-start-his-contribution-english-language
A E Publications: https://aepublications.co.uk/shakespeares-enduring-influence-english-language/
Royal Shakespeare Company: https://www.rsc.org.uk/shakespeare/language
Time Magazine: https://time.com/4304578/shakespeare-english-langugae-400th-anniversary-death/
“Why Shakespeare Matters” (David Tenant speaks with Stephen Colbert): https://youtu.be/nIZ_eq0vLfc
Note: If these links do not work, please conduct a basic internet research of your own and write your essay.
General Expectations
A strong argument that establishes Shakespeare’s eminence in English language and literature.
Each paragraph making a coherent argument and all held together by appropriate transition-markers.
Minimum three quotes from the play to support the argument, Hamlet. See Content section for tips on quoting.
MLA formatting with in-text citation and works cited list for Shakespeare as well as the internet source(s).
Error-free language.