Hamlet by William Shakespeare (week 1)

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Hamlet is Shakespeare's most popular, and most puzzling, play. It follows the form of a "revenge tragedy," in which the hero, Hamlet, seeks vengeance against his father's murderer, his uncle Claudius, now the king of Denmark. Much of its fascination, however, lies in its uncertainties. Among them: What is the Ghost--Hamlet's father demanding justice, a tempting demon, an angelic messenger? Does Hamlet go mad, or merely pretend to? Once he is sure that Claudius is a murderer, why does he not act? Was his mother, Gertrude, unfaithful to her husband or complicit in his murder? Join us to discuss this classic play over 2 weeks! week 1 Saturday 11/7 @12:30pm Seahorse Room week 2 Saturday 11/14 @12:30pm Seahorse Room Required Reading Acts 1-3 (about 100 pages) I will be using the paperback available here (https://www.amazon.com/Hamlet-Fear-Shakespeare-Deluxe-Student/dp/1411479645/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZS8BYAIASTCV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ei8wu8Tr1DpKWhOmqrFof9gkhzTfyeZkK9Pmo4JiTwHjlMdKCmqJy4IuAAlwH6z6S2lUtghsbYBmquBiu86i69LEqFr9Ynat9EclOsod3gBkIw_iv4pql4X6Cgs4gYifN4nP9DnYYpdyw-zkYlL2ofaWkoF-et6hFb1QCmxzJNrLNtx09ChBxHMZrvomdgfr3dQHXxzsIkKhZtsm2DbLYq6DuezemCmpNO_RI3HYTww.43B918ProWoIlG6iBslHF46WgYX2NO48-jvMw48sCcI&dib_tag=se&keywords=hamlet+no+fear&qid=1790008264&s=books&sprefix=hamlet+no+fea%2Cstripbooks%2C174&sr=1-1) free pdf download here (https://annas-archive.gl/md5/6d5089bd25dfbb4143e7318a2be44c4f?&check=1) . Click the first slow download option. (If you don't want pdf, just search the format you would like. Mobi for kindle or epub for other devices) Rules for Our Group 1\. Be Courteous Respectful disagreement is totally acceptable; Condescension is not. 2\. Be Concise Keep comments brief, on topic, and allow space for others to join in. 3\. Do the Reading If you have not done the reading for the week you are welcome to attend and listen to the discussion, but out of respect for those who have read, you will not be permitted to participate in the discussion. Finally, Please update your RSVP if you are no longer able to attend the event. • inaccurate RSVPs make it difficult for coordinators to plan successful events • inaccurate RSVPs prevent waitlisted individuals from attending \*Multiple no shows may result in losing RSVP privileges for future events. For more info and FAQ on the group click here. Can't wait to discuss these ideas with all of you! -Zach