WHO SAID IT?
Who is Hamlet? (Act 1, Scene 2, Line 65)
This character says the famous quote, "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."
Who is Marcellus? (Act 1, Scene 4, Line 94)
Prince Hamlet, Young Fortinbras, and Laertes all have this in common.
What is seeking revenge?
I am the new King of Denmark and Hamlet's uncle.
Who is Claudius?
The ghost has only appeared during this time of day.
What is midnight?
"Long live the king!"
Who is Barnardo? (Act 1, Scene 1, Line 3)
This "rottenness" is building up in the background throughout the entirety of the play.
What is Fortinbras' revenge? / Who is Fortinbras?
This theme was introduced in Gertrude's line: "Good Hamlet, cast thy nighted color off" (Act 1, Scene 2, Line 68), referring to Hamlet's black clothing.
What is grief/mourning?
My father and brother both warn me about Hamlet.
Who is Ophelia?
Hamlet had been studying in this German city before returning to Denmark.
What is Wittenberg?
"in which our valiant Hamlet / ... / Did slay this Fortinbras,"
Who is Horatio? (Act 1, Scene 1, Lines 83, 85)
This "rottenness" involves the peculiar union between two Danish royals.
What is Claudius and Gertrude's speedy wedding?
This theme is explored through Claudius presenting himself as a capable king while concealing his alleged crime, for example.
What is appearance vs. reality?
After only one month, I have already moved on.
Who is Gertrude?
Claudius claims King Hamlet died because of this.
What is a snake bite?
"O most wicked speed, to post / With such dexterity to incestuous sheets!"
Who is Hamlet? (Act 1, Scene 2, Lines 156-157)
This "rottenness" has manifested into a being that walks the battlements at night.
What is a Ghost? / Who is The Ghost?
Hamlet faces this moral conflict when he is instructed to punish the person responsible for his father's murder.
What is justice vs. revenge?
I am only a guard, but I said one of the most famous lines from the play.
Who is Marcellus?
The ghost appears wearing this, suggesting his identity as the former warrior-king.
What is armour?
"Upon my secure hour thy uncle stole / With juice of cursed hebenon in a vial, / And in the porches of my ears did pour / The leperous distilment,"
Who is The Ghost? (Act 1, Scene 5, Lines 61-64)
This "rottenness" of political instability has been caused by one character's desire to gain more power.
What is Claudius taking over the throne?
This conflict is explored when Ophelia's feelings for Hamlet are challenged by her father's authority and her brother's warnings.
What is personal desires vs. family expectations?
I am Hamlet's friend from University.
Who is Horatio?
The name of the castle in which the story is taking place.
What is Elsinore?