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Lit Crit & Trivia
Soliloquies 101
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This character's father was murdered by King Claudius.
Who is Hamlet?
100
In the final scene, Laertes and Hamlet face off in this sport.
What is fencing?
100

"Swear by his sword"

Hamlet (Sr)'s Ghost (Act 1, Scene 5)
100

This disney movie is based on Hamlet

What is The Lion King?

100
This phrase demonstrates Hamlet's depression and suicidal thoughts.
"To be, or not to be"
200
This character apologizes to Hamlet at the end of the play.
Who is Laertes?
200
This object kills Hamlet.
What is a poisoned sword?
200

"Goodnight, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!"

Horatio (Act 5, Scene 2)
200

A literary lens that analyzes socioeconomic conditions is generally attributed to the teachings of this philosopher.

Who is Karl Marx?

200

Hamlet tells Ophelia to go here after his fourth soliloquy.

What is a Nunnery?

300
He was put into power in Denmark following Claudius' death.
Fortinbras
300
Fortinbras goes to war with this country to gain a small piece of land.
What is Poland?
300

"Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him ... a fellow of infinite jest"

Hamlet (Act 5, Scene 1)
300

Hamlet Sr.'s suit of armor is very important according to this literary lens.

What is the gender role lens?

300
Hamlet discovers this fact after his second soliloquy. (Act 1, Scene 5).
What is the fact that his father was murdered?
400
This character complains to Hamlet that the weather is too hot to wear a hat, and only desires to deliver a message.
Who is Osric?
400
Hamlet does not kill Claudius in Act III, because Claudius is doing this action.
What is praying?
400

"Though this be madness, yet there is method in't"

Polonius (Act 2, Scene 2)

400
This King of Thebes unwittingly killed his father and married his mother, who kills herself when she finds this out.
Who is Oedipus?
400

When saying "'Tis now the very witching time of night," Hamlet most likely means that-

He is certain of Claudius' crime and is prepared to kill him.
500

Some may argue that a place is a character :)

This is the name of the castle that Hamlet takes place in.

What is Castle Elsinore?

500
This is the play Hamlet edits to see if he reacts.
What is "The Murder of Gonzago?"
500

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark"

Marcellus (Act 1, Scene 5)
500

This is the author of Gesta Danorum, whose primary hero is Amleth.

Who is Saxo Grammaticus?
500
This soliloquy is the turning point of Hamlet's attitude, causing him to stop fantasizing and start acting.
What is Hamlet's Seventh Soliloquy?