Bennets vs. Hamlets: most dysfunctional?

Bennets vs. Hamlets: Which family is more dysfunctional and why?

(You may also discuss Polonius’ nuclear family, including his advisory role to the king.)

You might focus narrowly on the role of the father or the role of the mother, rather than discussing all aspects of the families.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysfunctional_family

http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3406900151.html

http://www.k-state.edu/counseling/topics/relationships/dysfunc.html

http://www.mudrashram.com/dysfunctionalfamily2.html

http://psychcentral.com/library/id23.html

1.       Split up into pairs.

2.       Do some research online.

3.       Together talk about how both the Bennets and the Hamlets could be seen as dysfunctional.

4.       Give examples from the text and explain how they support your points.

5.       Sketch out the structure of an essay that you could write in 30 minutes that seems like a college essay: deep discussion and insight, lots of analysis, not oversimplifying, lots of support, well-organized.

6.       Blog about your best ideas for the next class.