Act 2: Spying and Schemes
This character is sent by Polonius to spy on Laertes in Paris.
Who is Reynaldo?
Hamlet begins this soliloquy by contemplating this choice?
What is whether to live or die; to commit suicide?
Hamlet tells this person to observe Claudius during th play.
Who is Horatio?
"The lady doth protest too much, methinks" is spoken by this character.
Who is Queen Gertrude?
Polonius' use of Reynaldo to gather information about Laertes exemplifies this theme.
What is deception, spying, or betrayal?
Polonius believes this is the cause of Hamlet's madness.
What is his love for Ophelia?
Hamlet compares death to this restful state in his soliloquy.
What is sleep?
Hamlet decides not to kill Claudius while he is doing this.
What is praying?
"Let me be cruel, not unnatural; I will speak daggers to her, but use none." Who says this?
Who is Hamlet?
"The "To Be or Not to Be" soliloquy primarily explores this theme.
What is existence and mortality?
These childhood friends of Hamlet are sent by the King and Queen to spy on him.
Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
Hamlet delivers his speech while Claudius and Polonius do this.
What is eavesdropping?
This is what Claudius reveals during his soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 3.
What is that he murdered King Hamlet?
"O woe is me. To have seen what I have seen, see what I see." Who said this?
Who is Ophelia?
Hamlet's hesitation to kill Claudius reflects this central struggle.
What is revenge vs. morality; action vs. inaction.
Hamlet plans to use this play determine Claudius' guilt?
What is "The Murder of Gonzago" or "The Mousetrap?"
In his soliloquy, Hamlet says this causes people to endure life's suffering instead of seeking death.
What is the fear of what happens in the afterlife?
After seeing the play, Claudius abruptly does this?
What is leave the performance?
This character ironically says, "Brevity is the soul of wit."
Who is Polonius?
Hamlet uses this art form to reflect reality and expose guilt.
What is theater?
What is his madness is intentional and calculated?
This phrase refers to the fear of the unknown after death.
What is "the undiscovered country"?
Hamlet kills this character during a confrontation with Gertrude in her chamber.
What is Polonius?
"Get thee to a nunnery!" is directed toward this character.
Who is Ophelia?
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern symbolize this theme.
What is betrayal or corruption?