Write an interpretative response which examines Shakespeares portrayal of human conscience and decision making based on Hamlets philosophical meditations throughout the play.

Directions: Chose one (1) essay prompt from the following topics. Write a maximum 2 to 3 pages response to topic using nothing but the text as evidence and your own argumentation.
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Hamlet and the Mind
Write an interpretative response which examines Shakespeares portrayal of human conscience and decision making based on Hamlets philosophical meditations throughout the play.
Some questions to consider answering in your thesis: [Pick and choose wisely]
Consider interpreting key phrases / images from the four soliloquies
What does Shakespeare want to say about the act of hesitation?
How does Shakespeare conceive the interior life of the mind for human beings?
Hamlet and Revenge
Write an interpretive response which specifically compares the meta-commentary of Pyrrhus’ revenge narrated in 2.2 with Hamlets own pursuit of revenge.
Some questions to consider answering in your thesis: [Pick and choose wisely]
What does Shakespeare want to say about revenge? Its true definition? Its limits?
What parallels / key difference are there between Pyrrhus / Hamlet and Hecuba / Gertrude?
How does this example of revenge differ / parallel other people’s pursuit of revenge in the play?
Hamlet and Ophelia
Write an interpretative response which examines Hamlets relationships with his peers, specifically Ophelia and Horatio.
Some questions to consider answering in your thesis: [Pick and choose wisely]
What are important elements of gender ideology in Hamlet and Ophelias relationship?
What is Shakespeares trying to say about men and women through Ophelias suicide?
What comparisons are there between Hamlet and Horatios friendship and Ophelias?