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Who appeared as a ghost in Act 1?
King Hamlet appeared as a ghost in Act 1.
What is the relationship between Hamlet, Rosencratz and Guildernstern?
They are friends (from school)
Hamlet, the prince of Denmark is one of the most famous plays from Shakespeare?
True or False
True!
Other important plays are Othello, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and so on.
What shocking news did the ghost reveal to Hamlet when they met?
The ghost revealed that his uncle, Claudius, has killed him!
Who is Laertes? Is he relevant for the story?
He is Ophelia's brother, Polonius' son. He is not relevant in the story so far.
Shakespeare invented 13.000 words and phrases that we still use today. Can you explain the meaning of "What's done is done" (in Spanish) and how it is used (a context)?
What's done is done: Lo hecho hecho esta
Se usa para explicar que lo que se hizo en el pasado ya no puede revertirse. Sobre todo, se usa como "excusa" o para justificar algun error.
Was Hamlet convinced his father was killed by Claudius? What is his plan?
Yes, he was. Hamlet was convinced his father was killed by Claudius. His plan is to avenge/take revenge on his father's death.
Why did Ophelia break up with Hamlet?
Because he was behaving in a mad way and he was violent towards her.
Shakespeare invented 13.000 words and phrases that we still use today. Can you explain the meaning of "not everything that shines is gold" (in Spanish) and how it is used (a context)?
Not everything that shines is gold = no todo lo que brilla es oro
Recomienda desconfiar de las apariencias, pues no todo lo que parece bueno lo es realmente.
What inspiring plan did King Claudius and Queen Gertrude put into practice for Hamlet?
The plan was to spy on Hamlet to check if he is mad or not.
How did Hamlet feel when he learnt his mother had married his Uncle Claudius very soon?
a) Excited b) frustrated c) terrified
B) He felt frustrated because he couldn't believe his mother would replace his father so soon after his death.
What important phrase is taken out from Hamlet, the prince of Denmark?
"To be or not to be, that is the question"
Later in the story, we are going to learn in what context Hamlet used that phrase
Why was Hamlet so interested in the theatre company that came to the castle?
Because he wanted to order them to perform a play to reveal the truth of his murdered father.
What is the name of the advisor of King Claudius?
It's Polonius
Why is it important to know how Shakespeare lived and his life?
Because in this way we can relate to his work more closely and we can understand why he wrote what he wrote.