A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Create a collage that depicts a scene or scenes from the play, HAMLET. Use pictures and words cut out from magazines or other sources to create your collage. Write an explanation that describes the scene and explains its importance to the play. If you are unable to submit the work electronically, please choose another option.
What scene should I use?
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This collage depicts the iconic scene from Hamlet in which the titular character holds up the skull of his former friend, Yorick. The collage includes a picture of Hamlet holding the skull, with words cut out from magazines to create a speech bubble that reads, "Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio." This line is a reference to the famous soliloquy in which Hamlet reflects on the mortality of all humans, regardless of their station in life. This scene is important to the play because it serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of cherishing life and making the most of the time we have.
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