SHAKESPEARE hard
This playwright wrote Hamlet.
William Shakespeare
his queen ruled England during much of Shakespeare’s early career
Who is Queen Elizabeth I
Hamlet’s philosophical nature causes him to overthink this duty
What is revenge
The appearance of the ghost suggests disorder in this state
What is Denmark
The play Hamlet stages is called this.
What is The Mousetrap
Shakespeare wrote during this historical period.
What is the Elizabethan Era
Hamlet is classified as this type of play
What is a tragedy
Hamlet compares himself unfavorably to this passionate figure in a speech
Who is the Player
The ghost is first seen wearing armor from this past conflict
What is the war with Norway
The traveling actors perform this murder mirroring King Hamlet’s death
What is a poisoning
This theater in London is most associated with Shakespeare’s plays
What is the Globe Theatre
Shakespeare also wrote this famous tragedy about two young lovers.
What is Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet criticizes himself for not acting after watching this type of performer
What is an actor
Horatio compares the ghost’s appearance to omens before this Roman leader’s death
Who is Julius Caesar
Hamlet asks Horatio to observe this person during the performance.
Who is Claudius
Shakespeare’s acting company was known by this royal name
What is the King’s Men
shakespeare wrote about this jealous general in another tragedy.
What is Othello
Hamlet refers to himself as this kind of coward for delaying reveng
What is a “pigeon-livered” coward
The ghost refuses to speak to these characters at first.
Who are the guards
Claudius reacts to the play by doing this
What is leaving
Shakespeare was born in this English town.
What is Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare’s works are commonly written in this type of verse
What is iambic pentameter
Hamlet says his thoughts must be this or be nothing worth
What is “bloody”
The supernatural elements raise questions about this religious fear.
What is damnation
Hamlet uses the play to “catch” this.
What is the conscience of the king