Hamlet Iliad Oedipus the King
Hamlet and Claudius
What is the role that fate and free will play in the literature read in PopLit this year?
Instructions:
Choose 3 pieces of literature to examine..
Write a concise essay to include:
Introduction Paragraph
Make sure to mention the title of all literature (plays, novels) in italics = Hamlet, Iliad, Oedipus the King
Mention all authors’ full names (William Shakespeare is a playwright)
When mentioning character names, do not italicize = Oedipus, Hamlet
Body Paragraphs with supporting quotes
To parenthetically cite the line numbers used in Shakespeare’s work, list as follows in parenthesis: (Ham. act.scene.line).
Ex: Hamlet wrestles with his inability to act upon his father’s murder, as he contemplates “How all occasions do inform against [him] and spur [his] dull revenge” (Ham. 4.4.34-35).
Conclusion paragraph