This document provides the prompt and requirements for a Hamlet analytical essay. Students must choose one character from Hamlet and argue how their gender shapes the choices available to them in the play, and how the character either challenges or fails to challenge gender expectations. The essay must be a minimum of 750 words, include a clear thesis, at least 5 quotes from the text, and cite either a provided article on feminist literary criticism or another source. The rubric outlines expectations for ideas/knowledge of the text, focus/organization, analysis, language/conventions, and process.
This document provides the prompt and requirements for a Hamlet analytical essay. Students must choose one character from Hamlet and argue how their gender shapes the choices available to them in the play, and how the character either challenges or fails to challenge gender expectations. The essay must be a minimum of 750 words, include a clear thesis, at least 5 quotes from the text, and cite either a provided article on feminist literary criticism or another source. The rubric outlines expectations for ideas/knowledge of the text, focus/organization, analysis, language/conventions, and process.
This document provides the prompt and requirements for a Hamlet analytical essay. Students must choose one character from Hamlet and argue how their gender shapes the choices available to them in the play, and how the character either challenges or fails to challenge gender expectations. The essay must be a minimum of 750 words, include a clear thesis, at least 5 quotes from the text, and cite either a provided article on feminist literary criticism or another source. The rubric outlines expectations for ideas/knowledge of the text, focus/organization, analysis, language/conventions, and process.
This document provides the prompt and requirements for a Hamlet analytical essay. Students must choose one character from Hamlet and argue how their gender shapes the choices available to them in the play, and how the character either challenges or fails to challenge gender expectations. The essay must be a minimum of 750 words, include a clear thesis, at least 5 quotes from the text, and cite either a provided article on feminist literary criticism or another source. The rubric outlines expectations for ideas/knowledge of the text, focus/organization, analysis, language/conventions, and process.
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Hamlet Analytical Essay
The Mission: Throughout our reading of Hamlet, we’ve been exploring the way that gender affects the opportunities and choices available to characters. For this essay, your prompt is to choose one character and make an argument about (1) how their gender shapes the choices available to them in the text and (2) how they either challenge or fail to challenge the expectations of their gender.
Possible characters: Ophelia Gertrude Laertes Horatio Hamlet Note: this is not an exhaustive list! If you’d like to choose a different character, just check in with me first.
Requirements: Minimum of 750 words Must choose one character from the text to focus on Must have a clear thesis that fully responds to the prompt Must include at least 5 quotes from the text to support the thesis Must cite either the Lois Tyson article or another source on feminist literary criticism Essay Rubric
Room for Growth Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
Ideas/Knowledge of Text Includes a thesis that is nuanced, thoughtful, and fully responds to the prompt Demonstrates understanding of text Includes specific textual evidence that is relevant to central claim Focus/Organization Clear, logical organization of ideas Paragraphs tie back to the thesis claim Focused argument throughout Analysis Analysis is thoughtful and detailed Analysis goes beyond summarizing text Analysis proves thesis Language/Conventions Few errors in spelling or mechanics MLA format used consistently Grammatical errors do not obscure meaning Process All drafts are submitted on time Feedback and edits are incorporated into final draft
