The Incestuous Beast
The crime Claudius committed that the Ghost calls “unnatural.”
What is murder?
The time that is “out of joint” which Hamlet feels cursed to set right.
What is the time?
The five-word phrase Horatio uses to describe the strange sight he and Marcellus witnessed.
What is This is wondrous strange?
The object the men swear upon when taking the oath of silence.
What is my sword?
The state of being Marcellus describes Hamlet as after the Ghost vanishes.
What is pale and breathless?
The royal item Claudius now possesses, indicating he is the “serpent.”
What is his crown?
The term the Ghost uses for specific, harmful liquid poured into his ear.
What is leperous distilment?
The three-word farewell the Ghost utters before commanding Hamlet to remember him.
What is Adieu, adieu?
The body part the men are commanded to “still” (keep quiet) after the oath.
What are your tongues?
The three words Hamlet uses t describe the kind of Ghost he witnessed.
What is an honest ghost?
The specific person Hamlet first suspects, crying out, “O my prophetic soul!”
Who is my uncle (Claudius)?
The spiritual destination the Ghost fears he must soon surrender himself to.
What are sulphurous and tormenting flames?
The four-word instruction to Hamlet regarding his mind while seeking revenge.
What is taint not thy mind?
The two men who rush onto the battlements to check on Hamlet.
Who are Horatio and Marcellus?
The phrase Hamlet uses for the feigned behavior he may put on.
What is antic disposition?
The state of being Claudius achieved with the queen through “witchcraft of his wit.”
What is adulterate (or incestuous)?
The five-word instruction The Ghost gives Hamlet regarding his mother.
What is Leave her to heaven?
The action Hamlet vows to do “with wings as swift as meditation.”
What is sweep to my revenge?
The command the men hear echoing beneath the stage, forcing their oath.
What is Swearl?
The term Hamlet uses to describe the excellent fashion he plans to put upon his behavior.
What is strange or odd?