This new, beautifully illustrated edition of Hamlet expertly assists students in understanding Shakespeare’s great play and thoroughly prepares them for the Leaving Certificate exam.

Focused scene-by-scene analysis:

• Introductory bullet points before each scene help focus the reading and guide analysis


• Study Notes with a special focus on Shakespeare’s Language


• Revision Overviews highlight thematic and character developments


• Key Quotes plus commentary


• Exam-style questions and Sample Paragraphs with examiner’s comments

“Most in-depth Comparative Study notes and tips” and “Only edition to feature Examiner Comments”

Essential study notes:

• Characters – analytical study, timelines, homework exercises


• Central Themes and Issues


• Dramatic Techniques (Imagery, Dramatic Irony, Soliloquies)


• Hamlet as a Comparative Text – modes defined, exemplar paragraphs with examiner’s comments


• Exam Technique – purposeful use of key scenes, paragraphing succinctly and quoting effectively


• Sample answer plans and paragraphs enable students to scaffold successful answers


• Sample Leaving Certificate exam questions, relevant to the latest changes in the exam


• Full Sample Essays – marked and graded with invaluable examiner’s comments

Each Gill Shakespeare Focus: Hamlet comes with a free eBook!

Teacher’s Resources

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