- Read and annotate "Elements of Greek and Shakespearean Tragedy" article
- Answer the following questions in well-written short paragraphs. A paragraph should have a clear thesis arguing the function of each character as a foil. Then, in a well-organized response, discuss the questions. You should not simply respond in sentence form to the questions. Treat this assignment as a Timed Write.
- Ophelia as a foil: In what ways is Ophelia a mirror image of Hamlet? How does she reveal character traits of Hamlet?
- Laertes as a foil: In what ways is Laertes different from Hamlet? How does Laertes reveal character traits of Hamlet?