1. Define existentialism:  http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/existentialism.htm

2. Define theater of the absurd. Use the link at the bottom of this page

3. What is the philosophy of Nihilism? http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/nihilism.htm

4. Who is Tom Stoppard? Click on the Read More dropdown list to get more information http://literature.britishcouncil.org/tom-stoppard

5. What are the main themes in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead? List them all and then take notes on three of them http://www.shmoop.com/rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-are-dead/themes.html

6. Cast of Characters- list the characters and what his/her role(s) are in the play: http://www.shmoop.com/rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-are-dead/characters.html

7. Quotes--Read through these quotes. Choose three that you find intriguing, interesting, confusing, or just resonate with you. Write them in your notes along with any questions or comments you have. http://www.shmoop.com/rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-are-dead/quotes.html

8. EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: This essay is an example of the kind of analysis you will be reading in college.  (I am not sure if you can access it from school--if you do not have internet at home, let me know) Print out, read, annotate and take Cornell Notes: http://brittanydemauro.hubpages.com/hub/Isnt-It-Ironic-Postmodernism-and-Rosencrantz-and-Guildenstern-are-Dead