Characters
Who is Hamlet
Main character of the play. Son of Gertrude and Hamlet Senior.
Who said
"To be, or not to be"
Hamlet
How did Hamlet Snr die?
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Killed by Claudius
Poured poison in his ear while he slept
Why does Hamlet decide to act insane?
So he will not be blamed for Claudius' death
Who is Ophelia
Hamlet's love interest
Who said
"Brevity is the soul of wit"
Polonius
What does Hamlet's father want him to do?
Avenge his death
Why does Polonius change his mind about seeing Hamlet?
He thinks it will stop Hamlet's madness
Who is Claudius
Hamlet's uncle/step father
Who said
"Above all, to thine own self be true"
Polonius
Which characters saw the ghost first?
Marcellus and Horatio
Why did Claudius kill Hamlet Snr?
To become king
Who is Polonius
Ophelia's father and advisor to the King and Queen
Who said
"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark"
What do Gertrude and Claudius do to cheer Hamlet up?
Invite Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to the castle
Why does Polonius NOT want Ophelia to see Hamlet
He thinks Hamlet is no good, and also he is a prince who she cannot marry
Who is Fortinbras
Prince of Norway
Who said
"Murder most foul"
Hamlet Snr (ghost)
How does Hamlet plan to reveal Claudius' guilt?
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Put on a play that mirrors reality
The Murder of Gonzago
What is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern's secret job?
To spy on Hamlet