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AP English 12
Hamlet – Literary Analysis
In a well-organized, essay, analyze Hamlet’s relationship with one other character and how that
relationship develops one of the play’s themes? Consider characterization of Hamlet and the
chosen character and how their relationship is influenced by others. Use quotes from the play to
support ideas, including correct MLA formatting for internal citations and a works cited.
A – Attack the prompt
B – Brainstorm Ideas
C – Create a working thesis statement and a BRIEF outline
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Rubric:
90-100
Format: 2-3 pages,
typed, double-spaced,
correct MLA
formatting, at least
two to three sources,
correct works cited
page (18-20 pts)
80-89
Format: 2 pages,
typed, double-spaced,
correct MLA
formatting, at least
two sources, works
cited page (16-17 pts)
70-79
Format: 1 ½ - 2
pages, typed, doublespaced, correct MLA
formatting, at least
one to two sources,
works cited page (1415)
Content: This
exceptionally wellwritten essay offers an
insightful analysis of
the relationship
between Hamlet and
one other character
with relevant and
effective textual
support (58 -65 pts)
Content: This wellwritten essay offers an
insightful analysis of
the relationship
between Hamlet and
one other character
with relevant textual
support (52-57)
Content: This essay
offers an analysis of
the relationship
between Hamlet and
one other character
with textual support
(45 -51)
Organization Essay
incorporates skillful
use of transitions, has
a clear beginning,
middle, and end.(1315 pts)
Organization Essay
incorporates effective
use of transitions, has
a clear beginning,
middle, and end.(1112)
Organization Essay
incorporates
transitions, has a
sense of a beginning,
middle, and end.(910)
Comments:
0-69
Format: 1 page,
typed, double-spaced,
may or may not have
correct MLA
formatting, may or
may not have at least
one source, may or
may not have a works
cited page (0-13)
Content: This essay
offers some analysis
of the relationship
between Hamlet and
one other character,
essay may or may not
provide relevant
textual support, may
be difficult to follow
the analysis of one or
both characters.(0-44)
Organization Essay
may or may not
incorporate
transitions, may or
may not have a
beginning, middle,
and end.(0-8)