Characters
What is the name of Ophelia's father?
Polonius
Explain how the theme of deception appears in Hamlet?
1. Hamlet acts crazy
2. The king was murdered
What does Hamlet refer to as "the garden of eden" in act 1?
King Hamlet and Gertude's marriage
How was King Hamlet killed?
poison in his ear
What is the name of the castle?
Elsinore
Who was Claudius to Hamlet before the death of King Hamlet?
Uncle
What motivates Hamlet to seek revenge?
The murder of his father!
What does the ghost symbolize?
the demand for revenge
Why does Claudius send for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
to spy on Hamlet
Who are the two guards on duty at the beginning of the play?
Bernanrdo and Francisco
Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
Childhood friends of hamlet
What does Polonius believe is causing Hamlet's craziness?
He's lovesick for Ophelia
What does Hamlet mean whe he says "I am too much in the sun" ?
He is under scrutiny but also too much the "son" of Hamlet/Claudius
Why does Ophelia think Hamlet is mad?
He shows up dishevelled and doesnt make any sense
Who is Hamlet really angry with? Why?
Gertrude - because she betrayed his father
What is the name of the scholar who sees the ghost of King Hamlet?
Horatio
Deception: How does Polonius attempt to spy on Laeters?
He wants Reynolds to spread rumors to find out if they are true - finding out the truth with lies!
When Barnado asks "Who's there?" what other uncertainty is he referring to?
Who is king/in charge - Claudius' recent and immediate marriage to Gertrude
What happens with Norway and Denmark?
Norway will not attack Denmark, but asks for save passage through Denmark to attack Poland
What does Laetes say to Ophelia about Hamlet?
That he might not be serious about her and will ruin her reputation
Who is "Old Norway" to Prince Fortinbras?
Uncle
How does the theme of "Appearance vs. Reality" show up in Hamlet? Give an example.
Conflict between Norway and Denmark
Marriage of Gertude and Claudius
Death of King Hamlet - the ghost
Hamlet's antic disposition
why does Hamlet call Polonius a fishmonger?
He is fishy, using people to spy on his son and Ophelia as means to manipulate Hamlet
What does Hamlet plan to do at the end of Act 2?
He wants to stage a play that sets Claudius up to feel guilty about murdering the King
Where does the ghost say he is staying?
in purgatory