Hamlet
Claudius
Other Characters
100
Hamlet asks Horatio to keep an eye on Claudius' reaction during the play. His reaction will reveal the truth about his actions.
What is What is act 3 scene 2; what does Hamet ask Horatio to do during the play? Why?
100
He demands the lights be turned on, and departs from the theater. He then, is suddenly scared of Hamlet.
What is act 3 scene 3; how does Claudius respond to the play? Consider during the dumb-show, the play, and after
100
Rosencrantz follows machiavellian approach; if he's good to the king, he knows he will get something good out of it.
What is act 3 scene 3; how does Rosencrantz justify his loyalty to Claudius?
200
"Horatio, thou art even as just a man As ever my conversation coped withal"-Hamlet
What is act 3 scene 2; use specific references from Hamlet's speech (lines 58-59) to prove Hamlet trusts and admires Horatio
200
"And he to England shall along with you. The terms of our estate may not endure hazard so near us as doth hourly grow out of his lunacies"
What is Act 3 Scene 3; why does Claudius want to send Hamlet to England?
200
Polonius wants to be considered reliable on behalf of the king; so he wants to hear that Hamlet is crazy .
What is act 3 scene 3; what does Polonius expect to hear while behind the arras (tapestry) in Gertrude's bedroom?
300
Hamlet feels his plan has been successful because the reaction of Claudius during the play proved that what the ghost was saying was true
What is act 3 scene 2; why does hamlet feel his plan has been successfull?
300
"My fault is past. But, O, what form of prayer can serve my turn? 'Forgive me my for murder? That cannot be, since I am still possessed of those effects for which I did the murder, my crown, mine own ambition, and my queen."
What is act 3 scene 3; Claudius believes he cannot pray, especially pray for forgiveness. Why? What were the three motives for his crime?
300
Hamlet's lack of trust, and acts crazy for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
What is act 3 scene 3; Rosencrantz and Guildenstern deliver a message that Gertrude wants to see Hamlet. What is Hamlet's response and what reason does he give them for that response?
400
Hamlet acts as though he knows the play, rather cocky, and gives Ophelia a play by play. The messages he may be trying to send is that he knows there is a secret.
What is act 3 scene 2; describe the 'roles' Hamlet plays as he sits in the audience. What messages may he be trying to send to Ophelia, Polonius, Gertrude, and Claudius?
400
It is believed that Claudius does in fact have a conscience as he is still making decisions that make sense (i.e. keeping an eye on Hamlet), and he seeks forgiveness from God. We should feel sympathy for him because of his regret
What is Act 3 scene 3; in your opinion, does Claudius have a conscience? Should we feel sympathy for him
400
The recorders are symbols that represent the characters of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
What is act 3 scene 2; explain the symbolism of the recorders in this scene. Hint: how does it relate to Hamlet's relationship with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
500
Hamlet has gone mad in the section after the play is over, since he has been feigning it so much to the point that it is actually believable.
What is What is act 3, scene 2; Does Hamlet seem sane or mad in the section after the play is over?
500
Claudius is found praying to God for forgiveness. This is a true picture.
What is Act 3 Scene 3; how does Hamlet find Claudius when he enters this scene? Is this a true picture of an act?
500
It mirrors the death of Hamlet Senior, and it's different because the queen is a lot more loyal to the King (Hamlet Sr.)
What is act 3 scene 2; consider the dumb-show and the actual play. What do the actors do and say that mirrors previous events in Denmark? What is different?
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