Claudius
Who is Claudius
King Hamlet's brother, Gertrude's new husband, Hamlet's uncle and stepfather
Who is Polonius
Latererus and Ophelia's father, King Claudius advisor
Who is Hamlet
Son of the King Hamlet, Queen Gertrude's son
What is Claudius doing when Hamlet has a chance to kill him but hesitates
Praying
What is the play within the play meant to do?
Reveal the truth about King Hamlet's murder
How does Gertrude react to seeing the ghost?
She cannot see it and thinks Hamlet is mad
What does Claudius decide to do after observing Hamlet's behavior during the "nunnery"
send Hamlet to England
Who does Hamlet accidentally kill in Gertrude's chamber?
Polonius
What is Hamlet contemplating in his "To be or not to be "soliloquy"?
Life and death
In act 3, Scene 1 what do Claudius and Polonius plan to do while Hamlet meets Ophelia?
Spy on the conversation
At the end of Act 3, what is Hamlet's attitude toward his revenge?
He is more determined than ever
What does Hamlet say prevents people from ending their own lives?
Conscience and fear of the unknown
What role does Hamlet take during the play
He directs it and gives commentary. "Explains it"
After the play, what does Hamlet tell Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
They are untrustworthy
How does Gertrude respond to Hamlet's comments during the play?
She is angry and embrassed