Question

directions: complete the following outline (one sentence per box) on the essay prompt answering what causes hamlet to delay in taking revenge on claudius. see the essay reminders slideshow on schoology for additional help on parts such as the hook and where to find quotes from the play. introduction paragraph hook: summarize play with author/title: thesis (address the prompt): body paragraph 1 ev = evidence (quotes from the play) cm = comment on evidence topic sentence: ev#1 (back it up with a quote): cm#1 (comment on quote’s meaning): cm#2 (comment by relating quote to cause): ev#2 (back it up with another quote): cm#1 (comment on quote’s meaning): cm#2 (comment by relating quote to cause): transition sentence: reminders for how to introduce a quote for your evidence: introduce the quote with the act, scene and speaker. punctuation goes after page citation in parenthe ex: in act 2, scene 2, hamlet thinks to himself, “the play’s the thing wherein i’ll catch the conscience of king” (136)

Explanation:

This is an outline for an essay on Shakespeare's Hamlet, focusing on the reasons for Hamlet's delay in taking revenge on Claudius. The introduction requires a hook, a summary of the play, and a thesis statement. The body paragraph asks for a topic - sentence, evidence from the play in the form of quotes, and comments on those quotes.

Answer:

Introduction Paragraph:
Hook: What drives a man to hesitate in the face of justice?
Summarize play with author/title: Hamlet by William Shakespeare is a tragic play about a young prince, Hamlet, whose father, the king of Denmark, is murdered by his uncle Claudius, who then takes the throne and marries Hamlet's mother.
Thesis (Address the prompt): Hamlet's delay in avenging his father's death is caused by his philosophical nature, self - doubt, and the complexity of the situation.

Body Paragraph 1:
Topic sentence: One of the main reasons for Hamlet's delay is his philosophical nature.
EV#1 (Back it up with a quote): In Act 3, Scene 1, Hamlet says, "To be, or not to be: that is the question" (57).
CM#1 (Comment on quote’s meaning): This famous soliloquy shows Hamlet's deep - seated contemplation about life and death, indicating his tendency to over - think rather than act.
CM#2 (Comment by relating quote to cause): His philosophical musings prevent him from immediately taking action against Claudius as he is constantly questioning the morality and consequences of his actions.
EV#2 (Back it up with another quote): In Act 4, Scene 4, Hamlet says, "How all occasions do inform against me, And spur my dull revenge! What is a man, If his chief good and market of his time Be but to sleep and feed? A beast, no more" (33 - 36).
CM#1 (Comment on quote’s meaning): Here, Hamlet is berating himself for his inaction, recognizing that his inaction goes against his nature as a man.
CM#2 (Comment by relating quote to cause): Despite this self - recognition, his philosophical nature still holds him back as he continues to analyze the situation rather than act.
Transition Sentence: While his philosophical nature is a significant factor, self - doubt also plays a crucial role in Hamlet's delay.