Analyzing Character Emotions in Hamlet

The speaker reflects on their experience playing Hamlet as a student under Robert Lewis, with classmates like Mildred Dunnock. They discuss choosing a scene involving Hamlet and his mother, Gertrude, highlighting the exquisite writing and emotional clarity of the characters.

Who assigned the speaker the role of Hamlet during their student days?

• Robert Lewis

• Mild Dunck

• William Shakespeare

• Arthur Miller

Which character did Mild Dunck agree to play in the speaker's class?

• Lady Macbeth

• Juliet

• Gertrude

• Ophelia

What is the speaker's attitude towards reciting the chosen scene from Hamlet?

• Indifferent about reciting it

• Confident in reciting it

• Eager to recite it

• Reluctant to recite it

What aspect of the chosen scene does the speaker emphasize?

• Its humor

• Its complex language

• Its exquisite writing

• Its historical context

According to the speaker, what makes the emotions in the chosen scene so impactful?

• The presence of a large cast

• The historical setting

• The clarity of the characters

• The use of modern language