I’m a big fan of Alan Stanford’s podcasts Hamlet in Howth.
They’re an excellent way of revising the play – but make sure you stay focused by taking notes as you listen.
Here’s the link: http://www.rte.ie/radio1/drama/hamletinhowthall.html
Perhaps the single most debated question about Hamlet is “why does it take him so long to avenge his father’s murder?” For some, his delay is baffling and despite feeling sympathy for Hamlet as he struggles with his suicidal despair, they nonetheless view him ultimately as a procrastinator. According to this interpretation, Hamlet knows [...]
Here’s an example of how you can (and must!)
ANSWER THE QUESTION ASKED THROUGHOUT YOUR ANSWER.
Don’t just parrot back the question at the end of each paragraph (although that is still better than ignoring the question completely!) and expect to do well. Everything you say should relate back to the question you were asked. This essay [...]
Don’t tell the story of the poem, appreciate the ideas it expresses.
Don’t point out techniques, rather discuss the effect each technique has on the reader.
Don’t state facts, instead aim to capture your emotional response.
That is all.
Here’s a link to post-show discussions with some of the actors from Second Age’s recent production of Macbeth:
http://soundcloud.com/secondage
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