Hamlet Act 1

Motives

100

Name what Motive was provided in Scene 5 of act 1.

The Motive that was provided was revenge

200

“There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.”

This is more of a motif, where the supernatural takes place.

300

“Never make known what you have seen tonight.”

Secrecy

Themes

100

Which theme is shown with the "to be or not to be" soliloquy?

The Theme that is shown by the soliloquy is Grief

200

What theme is found by the following phrase by Hamlet"(As I perchance hereafter shall think meet

To put an antic disposition on)"?

The acting Insanity theme is shown by the phrase 

300

What Theme is shown by the Following Phrase"Never make known what you have seen tonight."(Hamlet)?

The theme of Spying is shown by that phrase.

Characters

100

Name 3 characteristics of Hamlet Senior (the old King)

1.He was a warrior king

2.He committed sins enough to send him to purgatory 

3.He was killed 

Answers will vary 

200

Name the character that was with Horatio and Hamlet while they swore.

The Character that is shown is MARCELLUS

300

What does Hamlet mean by "Antic Deposition"?

Hamlet Means that he is going to act Insane in front of his family.

Figurative Language

100

What type of Figurative language is shown by the following

The natural gates and alleys of the body And with a sudden vigor doth posset And curd, like eager droppings into milk, The thin and wholesome blood. So did it mine"

A Simile is used in the following quote by Hamlet senior. 

200

What is ironic that "the whole ear of Denmark is by a forged process of my death"?

King Hamlet died by poison in his ear

300

Name the type of figurative language,its meaning and impact.

"Haste me to know ’t, that I, with wings as swift As meditation or the thoughts of love, May sweep to my revenge"

This simile is one of the most memorable quotes from Shakespeare because of how it resonated with many people and it is usually looked as Hamlet’s promise of revenge which he procrastinate on and contemplates . 

The simile basically means that Hamlet will get revenge for his father as fast as people fall in love or thinking. Shakespeare is using the fact the people sometimes fall in love at first sight as a comparison for how hamlet promise to act. 

This simile/promise also makes Hamlet contemplate his inaction in later scenes.

Mood and Tone

100

“The serpent that did sting thy father’s life, now wears his crown”

King Hamlet gives a sense of betrayal from his brother after he stole the crown.

200

"O pernicious woman! O villian, villian, smiling damned villian!"

Frustration/Irritation

300

“So uncle, there you are. Now to my word. It is ‘adieu, adieu, remember me.‘ I have sworn’t"

Reveals the sinister meaning behind Hamlet since he marked his uncle for death