This was the first character to see the ghost of King Hamlet
Marcellus.
This is the warning Laertes gives Ophelia before leaving for France.
Not to fall in love with Hamlet
This character thinks very highly of himself; he likes to talk and thinks he's very intelligent
Polonius.
This is the real reason Claudius sends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to England
To ensure Hamlet's execution
This is when a character is giving a speech aloud while others are around.
Monologue
This is the relationship between Claudius and Hamlet.
he is Hamlet's uncle and his new father.
This is the reason Polonius gives for Hamlet's madness
He loves Ophelia.
The new King of Denmark at the end of the play
Fortinbras.
Explain how Claudius was killed.
He was stabbed with a sword and forced to drink poison wine.
This is where majority of the story takes place
Denmark; Elsinore Castle
This character was manipulated by Claudius to take his anger out on Hamlet
Laertes
This is the way Ophelia dies
This is the place where Polonius was murdered
Behind the curtain in Gertrude's bedroom.
Horatio
This is one of the recurring themes found in Hamlet.
These characters ALL seek vengeance for their fathers
Hamlet, Fortinbras & Laertes
This character was often told that she was unfaithful to her husband.
Gertrude
Explain the effect of the ghost appearing while Hamlet was berating his mother in her room.
Gertrude doesn't see anything, and believes that Hamlet has truly gone mad.
Who was killed because of their relentless pursuit of the "truth"?
Polonius
When writing an analysis paragraph, what do you need to include?
Context, evidence, analysis & Commentary
These are the specific directions that the ghost gives Hamlet
Avenge his death but do not punish Gertrude.
This is what Polonius demanded of his daughter.
Ignore Hamlet's advances, gifts, gestures of love.
What bad news does Gertrude bring to Claudius.
That Polonius and Ophelia have died.
Why is Claudius unable to pray effectively
He doesn't want to give up all he has gotten after killing his brother.
This is the next book we are reading.
The Yellow Wallpaper