Characters
The main character who, up until the end, is unable to muster the courage to kill his stepfather.
Who is Hamlet?
This theme is prominent in Hamlet's "To be or not to be..." monologue. (just say one)
What is: cowardice, thoughts undermining actions, fear of death, etc.
The meaning behind the skull Hamlet holds during his "To be or not to be..." monologue.
What is the inevitability of death / Hamlet's mental decline.
The setting
Early 1600's Denmark
The egotistical stepfather of the main character.
Who is Claudius?
What is moral corruption in the upper class?
The theme referred to when unweeded gardens are mentioned.
What is societal corruption?
The one person that does not die at the end.
Horatio
Trapped in purgatory and pushes Hamlet to kill his stepfather.
Who is the Ghost / Hamlet's dad?
What is: Conscience, insanity, vengeance?
Who is already dead by the start of the play?
Hamlet's dad
Can be seen as a foil to Hamlet and teams up with Claudius to kill him.
Who is Laertes?
These themes corresponds with the Ghost Hamlet sees.
What are conscience and vengeance?
The symbolic importance of Ophelia not bringing violets when she hands out flowers.
What is to demonstrate how Denmark has lost its virtue and modesty? (violets = virtue and modesty)
The inspiration behind the political commentary in Hamlet.