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Ophelia, Gertrude, and Regicide – Hamlet Part 2
In the last post, we discussed the plot and historical context of Shakespeare's most famous play, Hamlet. In this post, we will take a closer look at the non-leading roles of the play. We will begin with Ophelia, the half-girlfriend of Hamlet, sort of. Warning, this video and article discuss suicide, but that is a…
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Ghosts, Murder, and More Murder – Hamlet Part 1
Hamlet, a play written by William Shakespeare between 1599 and 1602. Many consider this Shakespeare's best work. It is his most famous and longest play. It has been performed since it debuted, that is a very long time. And the play lasts a long time as well, 4-6 hours. That is about the time it…
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Vivid Verbs
Vivid Verbs make your writing more exciting. Jack gives great examples of how vivid verbs can add a little spice to your writing and make it much more colorful and exciting. Learning to add detail to your writing starts with choosing vivid verbs. This song is perfect for students who are learning to add detail…