WHO
WHAT
WHERE/WHEN
WHY
HOW
100

This is the last character to die in the play.

Hamlet

100

This is what Hamlet, Fortinbras, and Laertes all want.

Revenge

100

This is what Claudius is doing when Hamlet refuses to kill him.

Pretending to pray

100

This is the real reason that Claudius sends Hamlet to England.

He sees him as a threat.

100

This is how Gertrude dies.

She drinks poison meant for Hamlet.
200

This is who is not able to see the ghost of King Hamlet when it appears.

Gertrude
200

This is what Polonius and Laertes warn Ophelia about.

Falling in love with Hamlet will break her heart.

200

This is when Hamlet expects to catch Claudius looking guilty.

During "The Murder of Gonzago" (the play within the play)

200

This is why Ophelia is warned to stay away from Hamlet

He will only break her heart.

200

This is how Hamlet kills Polonius (purposely or accidentally).

Accidentally
300

This is who kills Polonius.

Hamlet

300

This is the relationship between Hamlet and Horatio.

Best friends

300

This is where Hamlet and Laertes fight over Ophelia

In her grave

300

This is why Hamlet says, "Frailty, thy name is woman."

He thinks the women in his life are weak-minded.

300

This is how both Hamlet and Laertes die.

Jousting match (poisoned lance tip)

400

This is who Claudius asks to spy on Hamlet.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

400

This is what happened to Ophelia.

She drowned (most likely suicide).

400

This is what is happening when a character gives a soliloquy.

Character is talking to themselves

400

This is why Laertes becomes enraged.

He learns that Hamlet killed his father.

400

This is how King Hamlet was killed.

Poisoned in his ear

500

This is who kills Hamlet.

Laertes

500

This is what the ghost told Hamlet to do to his mother.

Leave her alone; don't harm her.
500

This is the country where Hamlet is sent to be executed.

England

500

This is why Claudius finds it difficult to ask for forgiveness.

He doesn't actually feel guilty.

500

This is how Hamlet feels about himself when he thinks of Fortinbras.

Ashamed for not acting on his revenge

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