plot point
Hamlet sees the ghost for the first time in this act.
act 1
To be, or not to be is about this philosophical question.
about life and death as well as existence
Laertes seeks revenge for the death of this person.
Polonius
This loyal friend helps Hamlet reveal the truth.
Who is Horatio
Yorick’s skull symbolizes this aspect of life
what is morality/death
The throne is ultimately given to this foreign prince.
Fortinbras
“Get thee to a nunnery” is said to this character.
Ophelia
Fortinbras seeks revenge for the death of this person.
King fortinbraw
These two characters spy on Hamlet for the king.
Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
poison represents corruption and this hidden danger.
betrayal
Ophelia’s funeral takes place in this act.
act 5
“Something is rotten in the state of” this place.
Denmark
Claudius dies from this poisoned method.
What is the poisoned sword and drink
This prince of Norway ultimately takes the throne.
What is Fortinbras
Madness symbolizes both truth and this deception.
What is disguise and or an act
Hamlet and Laertes fight in Ophelia’s grave over this emotion.
What is grief (or love)?
The lady doth protest too much” refers to this character.
Who is the Player Queen
Laertes is killed by his own poisoned this.
what is a sword
This character narrates Ophelia’s death.
Who is Gertrude
The ghost symbolizes unresolved this.
what is revenge and unresolved business
he duel between Hamlet and Laertes ends with multiple characters experiencing this fate
death
Alas, poor Yorick!” refers to this object Hamlet holds.
what is a skull
Yorick’s skull reminds Hamlet of this inevitability.
what is death
This ambassador brings news from England.
Who is Voltemand (or Cornelius)
Flowers symbolize innocence and this loss.
what is purity