In preparing to write a critical essay on Hamlet, you will need to follow the same series of steps that you would follow in writing any other exposition. These include the following: selecting a topic
limiting the topic
developing a thesis statement
outlining
writing the first draft
revising
writing the final draft
Instructions:
You will complete the task of writing a critical essay in two parts. In the current project, you will complete the following:

Name the character and related, limited aspect you wish to write about in your critical essay (i. e., choose and limit a topic).
Formulate the statement you wish to make about the topic you stated. (i. e., draft a thesis statement).
Write a tentative outline for your critical essay.
For this essay, do not use outside sources, but use direct evidence from Hamlet itself.

Careful, thoughtful completion of the three steps above is essential to the success of your critical essay. Your teacher will analyze your work and may request revisions before you can move on to the writing stage in the next assignment.