Who is it?
This character is used as bait by Claudius and Polonius to spy on Hamlet in the "nunnery scene."
Who is Ophelia?
The first line of Hamlet's famous soliloquy in Scene 1: "To be, or not to be..."
What is "...that is the question"?
The nickname Hamlet gives to the play-within-a-play he arranges.
The Mousetrap
Hamlet trusts this friend to help him watch Claudius's reaction during the play.
Who is Horatio?
Hamlet repeatedly commands Ophelia, "Get thee to a..."
What is a "nunnery"?
The location where Hamlet kills Polonius.
What is Gertrude's closet (or chamber)?
This character hides behind an arras (a curtain) in Gertrude's chamber and is mistakenly killed by Hamlet.
Who is Polonius?
Gertrude's famous critique of the Player Queen's performance.
What is "The lady doth protest too much, methinks"?
The action that confirms Claudius's guilt to Hamlet and Horatio.
What is the King's reaction (standing up and leaving) to the play?
This character appears in Gertrude's closet but is seen only by Hamlet.
Who is the Ghost (of King Hamlet)?
This character says, "Madness in great ones must not unwatched go," referring to Hamlet after deciding to send him to England.
Who is Claudius?
The reason Hamlet stops himself from killing Claudius while the King is alone.
What is Claudius is "praying," and Hamlet fears killing him then would send his soul to heaven?
This character tries to pray for forgiveness but admits, "My words fly up, my thoughts remain below."
Who is Claudius?
In the "To be, or not to be" soliloquy, Hamlet reflects that overthinking and moral awareness prevent people from taking bold action, concluding with this famous line.
What is "Thus conscience does make cowards of us all"?
While "The Mousetrap" is Hamlet's nickname for the play-within-a-play, this is the play's original title, which Hamlet reveals to Claudius and the court.
What is "The Murder of Gonzago"?