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Ophelia, Gertrude, and Regicide - Hamlet II: Crash Course Literature 204
In which John Green teaches you MORE about Bill Shakespeare's Hamlet. John talks about gender roles in Hamlet, and what kind of power and agency Ophelia and Gertrude had, if they had any at all (spoiler alert: we think they did). You'll...
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Straight Outta Stratford-Upon-Avon - Shakespeare's Early Days: Crash Course Theater #14
This is the story of how a young Englishman named William Shakespeare stormed London's theater scene in the late 16th century, and wrote a bunch of plays and poems that have had pretty good staying power. We'll learn about Shakespeare's...
TED Talks
TED: Why women should tell the stories of humanity | Jude Kelly
For many centuries (and for many reasons) critically acclaimed creative genius has generally come from a male perspective. As theater director Jude Kelly points out in this passionately reasoned talk, that skew affects how we interpret...
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Shakespeare's Tragedies and an Acting Lesson: Crash Course Theater #15
Shakespeare's tragedies...were tragic. But they had some jokes. They also changed the way tragedies were written. Characters like Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear had tragic outcomes, but they were sympathetic characters in a lot of ways....
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read "Hamlet"? - Iseult Gillespie
Explore William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, “Hamlet,” a play about conspiracy, deception and the tragic consequences of indecision. -- “Who’s there?” Whispered in the dark, this question begins a tale of conspiracy, deception and...
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Ghosts, Murder, and More Murder - Hamlet Part I: Crash Course Literature 203
In which John Green teaches you about Hamlet, William Shakespeare's longest and most-performed play. People love Hamlet. The play that is, not necessarily the character. Hamlet is a Tragedy with a capital T (I guess I don't have to point...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Insults by Shakespeare - April Gudenrath
"You're a fishmonger!" By taking a closer look at Shakespeare's words--specifically his insults--we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences all over the world.
Curated Video
Sustainable Innovation at Basalt Forest Cabins
Learn how the Basalt Forest cabins in Manzat, France, embody sustainability in construction and daily operations. Using green energy and local materials, these cabins feature innovative heating systems and water conservation methods....
Curated Video
Population: Physical Factors
From the very first civilizations, to a modern metropolis - humans have always chosen places to live based on the physical nature of their surroundings. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Early settlements...
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Settlements
Explore the places in which people live. How can cities keep growing larger and larger? People and places -Human geography - Settlements Learning Points The number of people living in a settlement is called its population. As settlements...
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Hamlet 3.1 Word Nerd: Monster
This video explores the etymology of the word "monster" as used in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," explaining its original meaning tied to mythological creatures that are part human and part animal. It delves into how Shakespeare's audience...
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Hamlet 3.1 Why It's Cool (89) - Meditation on Two Themes
This video provides an in-depth analysis of one of Hamlet's key soliloquies, exploring themes such as the fear of the unknown in death and the philosophical conflict between thought and action. It reflects on how Hamlet's profound...
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Hamlet 3.1 What the Critics Say (89) - To Be or Not to Be
This video delves into the profound complexities of Hamlet's famous "To be, or not to be" soliloquy from Act 3, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet." It explores the ongoing debate among scholars about the underlying meanings of the speech,...
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Hamlet 3.1 Does Hamlet Know Polonius Is Listening?
This video explores a pivotal scene in "Hamlet" where the protagonist, sensing the presence of eavesdroppers, suddenly asks about Polonius's whereabouts. This moment in the play is rich with dramatic irony and potential manipulation, as...
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Hamlet 3.1 Dig Deeper: Elizabethan Relationships
This video explores the symbolic act of Ophelia returning Hamlet's gifts and love letters, which in the Elizabethan era, could signal the end of an engagement. The discussion highlights the cultural significance of such an act and its...
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Hamlet 3.1 “Woe Is Me”
This video focuses on Ophelia's perspective in Act 3 as she reflects on her own sorrow and the alienation of Hamlet. It highlights her observations of Hamlet's dramatic transformation from the man she once knew—characterized by his...
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Hamlet 3.1 “It Hath Made Me Mad”
This video examines Hamlet's harsh and cynical tirade against Ophelia in Act 3, Scene 1, where he presents marriage and fidelity in a negative light. It delves into his use of intimate and formal language, suggesting a broader critique...
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Hamlet 3.1 “Proud, revengeful, ambitious...”
This video dissects a critical scene in Act 3 where Hamlet's discourse turns dramatically as he suggests Ophelia enter a convent to prevent the propagation of sinners, reflecting his deep-seated concerns about virtue and sin. The segment...
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Hamlet 2.2.207 Animated Note: Etymolgy and Use of "Pregnant" in Hamlet
This video explores Shakespeare's figurative use of the word "pregnant" in "Hamlet," highlighting its connection to being full of hidden meanings, much like a pregnant woman is full of a yet unseen child. It also discusses the phrase...
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Hamlet 2.2.185 Hamlet's Confusing Talk
This video discusses a complex interaction between Hamlet and Polonius, where Hamlet uses the metaphor of the sun breeding maggots in a dead dog to illustrate concepts of decay and creation. The term "carrion," which typically means dead...
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Hamlet 2.2 Word Nerd: Tent
This video explores Hamlet's use of the terms "tent" and "quick" to describe his method for uncovering Claudius's guilt, delving into the historical meanings behind these words.
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Hamlet 2.2 Word Nerd: Relative
This video explores Shakespeare's nuanced use of the word "relative" in "Hamlet," specifically in the context of Hamlet seeking proof of Claudius's guilt. Shakespeare contrasts "relative" proof, which would be subject to different...
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Hamlet 2.2 Word Nerd: Pregnant
This video examines Shakespeare's use of the word "pregnant" in "Hamlet" to describe Hamlet's replies as rich with hidden meanings. It contrasts this with Hamlet's claim of being "unpregnant" regarding his lack of motivation,...
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Hamlet 2.2 Word Nerd: Peak
This video examines the etymology of the word "peek" as used by Hamlet, connecting it to the notion of appearing foolish or aimless. This exploration provides insight into Shakespeare's inventive use of language to create vivid character...