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Use this short video to introduce your students to Hamlet. The tragic story is told simply by a professional Shakespearean actor. Best suited for middle and high school.
Imagine your students understanding the story of Hamlet through clear, straightforward storytelling from an actor. In this engaging video, a real Shakespearean performer shares the plot, characters, and themes while weaving in some of the play’s most iconic lines. Your students will finish eager to learn even more.
Hamlet is a prince who is driven to avenge his father’s death. Hamlet is devastated to learn the king (his father) was murdered by his own brother (his uncle). As Hamlet wrestles with doubt, betrayal, and moral conflict, his quest for justice leads to tragedy for himself and those around him.
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