Act 1
Where does hamlet take place and when
Denmark in the winter
What does Polonius ask Reynaldo?
To go to France and dig deeper on Laertes
Who says "to be or not to be"?
Hamlet
How does the captain describe the land that Fortinbras' soliders will fight for?
"a little patch of ground not worth anything"
Why can't Ophelia be buried at a churchyard?
She had committed suicide and it is a sin.
Who does Gertrude marry after her husband dies?
Claudius (her brother in law)
What did Hamlet do to Ophelia to frighten her/ make her scared of him?
He grabbed her wrists aggressively.
What is Hamlet's biggest argument against suicide?
When a man and woman get married they become one person, therefore Hamlet is using this as an insult.
Yorick
Why was Laertes in Denmark?
For the coronation of Claudius
What was Ophelia doing when Hamlet came to see her?
She was sewing
Why is Hamlet struggling with his relationship and how he treats Ophelia?
He is upset about his mother.
What does Hamlet say he doesn't understand/know?
He doesn't know why Claudius is still alive.
Claudius, Gertrude, Laertes
What does Laertes tell Ophelia?
What does Polonius present to the king and queen?
A letter from Hamlet to Ophelia
He sends him to England.
Who do the gentlemen say wants to speak with the queen?
Ophelia
What does Hamlet declare when he finds out the person being buried is Ophelia?
His love for her.
What does the Ghost say about Gertrude
leave her to heaven
Who are the players?
A group of actors that are traveling.
What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do?
Keep an eye on Claudius during the Murder of Gonzago.
Explain the quote "He will stay until you come"
"He" (Polonius) is dead and is not going anywhere.
What is Ophelia's death indirectly caused by?
Her father Polonius' death.