Characters
A prince who is depressed, fatherless, and out for revenge.
Hamlet
"Excellent well. Y'are a fishmonger."
Hamlet to Polonius
What theme is the driving force of most of Hamlets actions?
Revenge
Why does Hamlet want to observe Claudius' reaction to the play?
Since it is paralleling his fathers murder (which Claudius did) , he wants if Claudius reacts unfomortably to what he did
Describe how Hamlet treats Ophelia throughout the play
He acts cold, rude, and dismissive towards her and often makes disrespectful remarks
A talkative, annoying character who is disliked by Hamlet
Polonius
"How all occasions do inform against me, And spur my dull revenge! What is a man, If his chief good and market of his time Be but to sleep and feed? a beast, no more."
Hamlet
The theme that represents the similarities between Hamlet and Fortinbras
Tragic hero character
Why was Ophelia not given a Christian funeral?
She took her own life
Where does Hamlet suggest Ophelia go?
A nunnery
Persuaded Hamlet to get revenge and insisted he stay focused
Old king Hamlet/ ghost of king Hamlet
"She is importunate,Indeed distract. Her mood will needs be pitied." What does this quote represent?
Gertrudes impatience is growing, and Ophelia is starting to make her angry. This shows her dislike for Ophelia.
What are two shared themes in 'The Murder of Gonzago' and in Hamlet's real life story?
Revenge and Betrayal
Who informed Laertes that his sister was dead? How did she die?
Gertrude, she died by drowning
Why did Laertes leave early on in the play? Where did he go to? Why did his father want to monitor his activites?
He traveled to France to study, and Polonius wanted to check if he was behaving badly and was up to inappropriate activities.
The uncle and step father of the protagonist, who is selfish and only looking out for himself
Claudius
"Laertes, was your father dear to you,
Or are you like the painting of a sorrow,
A face without a heart?" Who said this?
Claudius said this
What was the primary theme of the conversation between the grave diggers?
That everyone dies, nihilism, and nothing matters.
What is Hamlet's reaction to realizing what he has done to Polonius? How does this compare to his mothers reaction?
His mom is shocked and upset with Hamlet. Hamlet seems more unfazed and doesn't care that much.
Do you think Hamlet and Ophelia ever actually cared about each other? Describe their relationship in three words
Toxic, fake, and dishonest.
Hamlet's closest and most trusted long time friend
Horatio
"Not that I think you did not love your father,
But that I know love is begun by time,
And that I see, (in passages of proof),
Time qualifies the spark and fire of it.
Hamlet comes back. What would you undertake
To show yourself your father's son in deed,
More than in words?" Who says this and what is the theme?
Claudius, the theme is love, and the lasting effect of it.
What themes are represented by Hamlet through his impulsive actions?
Impatience, anger, grief.
Compare Hamlet's emotional state at the start of the play versus act four
At the start, he is depressed, angry, and suicidal. However, in Act 4, he is impulsive, not thoughtful, and has lost morals/ his ethics.
How do Claudius and Gertrude react to Hamlet weird and "mad" behavior?
They think this is because of Ophelia, that he is in love with her and that is why he is crazy.