Plot
Why is Hamlet upset?
Hamlet is upset because his father died and his mother quickly married his uncle, Claudius.
Who supposedly died from a snake bite while sleeping in an orchard?
King Hamlet
Where does Act 1 scene 1 begin?
It begins in the ramparts of Elsinore Castle in Denmark on a bitter cold night.
What is the message Hamlet's and Ophelia's relationship covey?
Your true colors will eventually shine through.
What is a liege-man?
A liege-man is a vassal who owes feudal service or allegiance to a nobleman or a loyal follower.
The ghost of King Hamlet reveals that he was killed by his own brother,Claudius. What does the ghost tell Prince Hamlet to do?
The ghost of Hamlet wants Prince Hamlet to get avenge his murder by killing Claudius.
Prince of Denmark and son of Queen Gertrude?
Prince Hamlet
What time period does Hamlet occur?
The story of Hamlet takes place in the late middle ages.
What is the main theme in Act 1?
Revenge.
Define usurp.
To take a position of power or importance illegally or using force.
The people of Denmark believed King Hamlet died of a snake bite. How did he actually die?
While Old Hamlet was asleep in the garden, Claudius murdered Hamlet by pouring poison into his ear.
Danish lord _______ is the father of Laertes and Ophelia.
Polonius
Where is the school that Hamlet attended?
The school is in Wittenburg, Germany.
What does the ghost in Hamlet represent?
The ghost represents an element of revenge.
What does assail mean?
To launch an attack or assault on.
Which officers sees the ghost first?
Bernardo and Marcellus sees the ghost first.
Who is the king of Denmark and Hamlet’s uncle?
Claudius
What language is spoken in Hamlet?
Old English
How does religion partake in Prince Hamlet's decisions?
He wants to commit suicide, but realizes God will not be pleased by that. He also realizes that revenge could put his soul in danger.
Ominously significant or indicative
Portentous
Why does Horatio think that the ghost appeared?
Horatio first believes that the ghost appeared to finish unresolved issues. He then thinks that the ghost is a warning sign for Denmark. The last reason he thinks the ghost appeared is because it is linked to a treasure.
Who said, “Good Hamlet, cast thy nighted color off,
And let thine eye look like a friend on Denmark.
Do not for ever with thy vailèd lids
Seek for thy noble father in the dust.
Thou know'st 'tis common; all that lives must die,
Passing through nature to eternity.” ?
Queen Gertrude
Was the setting in Hamlet fictional or non-fictional?
Fictional
What does Claudius' actions (killing King Hamlet) show Prince Hamlet?
You can be betrayed by anyone, no matter their relationship.
Two groups in which society is divided in.
Two things in which a thing is or can be divided into.
Moiety