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1. With your team, discuss what observations you have about Ophelia's character/ role in the play. You might also want to discuss whether or not Shakespeare was sexist in his treatment of her or if he was making some sort of commentary about gender roles.

Does Ophelia serve as a foil to another character?

Is Ophelia's breakdown/insanity meant to represent something more?

How does Ophelia compare to Queen Gertrude in personality and actions?

Does Ophelia serve to emphasize a particular theme?

2. After you have discussed, come up with a thesis statement for an essay that you “will write.” Your essay must, in some way, deal with Ophelia’s role in the play. It should “hook” your reader with its originality.

3. Toss your thesis statement to a new team!

4. Look at your new thesis statement. What evidence from the play supports this thesis?

5. Repeat.

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Clothespin winners! Team 2, 4, and 7