This act and scene reveal Hamlet's revenge seeking plan
What is act 2 scene 2
100
This person uses their daughter to help the King.
Who is Polonius
100
This theme applies to: Hamlet acting as if he is going to enjoy the play but instead he wants to see Claudius' reaction.
What is the theme appearance vs reality
100
In fear that the Ghost is lying, Hamlet plans to use this to determine Claudius' guilt
What is the play
100
This literacy device is used in the following quote “Like John-a-dreams, unpregnant of my cause” (2.2. 554).
What is simile
200
This act and scene introduce tension between Hamlet and Polonius
What is act 2 scene 2
200
This person says "to be, or not to be, that is the question."
Who is Hamlet
200
This theme applies to Hamlet convincing himself to avenge his father’s murder.
Hint: Hamlet's soliloquy in Act 2, Scene 2 foreshadows action and revenge in the form of death of the king.
What is theme of action
200
Hamlet will be certain that Claudius murdered king Hamlet because of this
What is his reaction to the play
200
Hamlet compares himself to this in the following metaphor
“O, what a rogue and peasant slave am I!” (2.2. 535).
What is peasant/slave
300
Hamlet instructs this person to watch Claudius with him during the play
Who is Horatio
300
This person shows their true feelings towards Horatio by insulting him. This person calls him poor.
Who is Hamlet
300
This theme is the reason for why Hamlet develops his revenge plot
Theme of Impossibility of certainty
300
If King Claudius is convicted guilty, Hamlet will do this
What is Kill king Claudius
300
This literacy device is used in the following quote “For murder, though it have no tongue, will speak with most miraculous organ” (2.2. 580-581).