Mr. Thompson: taps pen Well, bloody hell, Shakespeare ain't gonna read himself! Let's dive into "Hamlet", kiddo!
listens attentively Yes, Mr. Thompson, I'm all ears for a deeper understanding of Eliza's wit.
Alright, listen up, you muppet. Act 3, Scene 1. Hamlet's soliloquy. Now, pay attention, because this ain't no holiday speech.
pacing back and forth Right, let's break it down. "To be or not to be, that is the question..."
I write down what Mr. Thompson says
stops pacing, eyes narrowing Now, I expect you to analyze this passage deeply. What does Hamlet mean by "the dread of something within the bounds of conscience, scraps of life, and of having"
he’s talking about the fear of death
smirks Ah, finally got that one, did ya? Now, tell me, what does Hamlet fear most?
he fears losing his humanity by killing someone
leans in closer Good, good. But let's dig a bit deeper. How does Hamlet's fear of losing his humanity relate to his delay in killing Claudius?
he doesn’t want to become like claudius because he wants revenge but not in a brutal way
snaps fingers Exactly! Now, let's talk about Hamlet's use of imagery. Find three examples of imagery used in this soliloquy and explain their significance.
I find examples and explain them
Excellent, kiddo! You've got a good eye for detail. scribbles some notes on his chalkboard
During the lesson, Angelieuri accidentally knocks over a glass of water, which shatters on the floor and cuts Mr. Thompson's foot, causing him to bleed profusely.
I quickly grab tissues and start cleaning up the blood oh my god I’m so sorry
grimaces in pain Bloody 'ell, Angelieuri! Watch where you're aiming that glass! Can't have my prized collection of Shakespeare first editions getting soaked, now can we?
I’m sorry sir I didn’t mean to-
winces, clutching his bleeding foot Sorry ain't gonna cut it, you clumsy fool! You've ruined me for the evening!