Hamlet: Cut Scene
Imagining what has not yet been seen
While Hamlet is Shakespeare’s longest play, it still features summaries of actions which occur out of audience
view: the death of King Hamlet, the marriage of Claudius and Gertrude, Hamlet’s great pirate escape, and so on.
Your task is to write one of these missing scenes or a scene of your own creation which explains some aspect of
the play or characters—perhaps you would like to explore the relationship between Hamlet and Laertes before
revenge took control or show Hamlet, Claudius, and Gertrude before the murder. The possibilities are endless
so long as you meet the requirements below.
Requirements:
 PW1: Characters must remain true to their characterization in Hamlet.
 PW2: All story elements must be present and well-developed.
A. Plot (hook, exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)
B. Character Development (direct and indirect, static and dynamic)
C. Setting (weather, location, time)
D. Mood
E. Theme
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PW3: Final piece must be in correct script format.
A. Stage Directions.
B. Dialogue Format
PW4: Final piece must include at least 1 example of each language trick.
A. Imagery
B. Antithesis
C. Personification
D. Double Entendre or Pun
E. Metaphor or Simile
F. Alliteration
G. Parallel Construction
H. Anastrophe
I. Allusion
Suggested Steps:
1. Review all that you know about your character[s]; character type, typical reactions & emotions, etc.
2. Brainstorm a plausible scene.
3. Draft your scene.
4. Peer edit.
5. Make final revisions and submit.
6. Extra Opportunity: perform for the class! Gather a small acting troupe to present your scene on our
Hamlet celebration day for an extra summative assignment mark.