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- 1Briefly explain why Denmark is preparing for war.Denmark is preparing for war against Norway because before King Hamlet died he was at war with the king of Norway (Fortinbras) and killed him during battle. Fortinbras' brother took over as king.
Fortinbras had a son who wanted revenge against Denmark for killing his father and to regain his families honour and lands. - 2What criticism does Claudius express about Hamlet?Claudius believes Hamlet shouldn't have so much grief for his father becauseit's unmanly, and goes against nature.
- 3What is Hamlet “tormented” by?The fact his mother married his uncle so soon after the death of his father (her husband).
- 4Who does Hamlet seem to be most angry with?Hamlet is angry with his mother. He felt she moved on too quickly. (Goes against gender expectations)
- 5What warning does Laertes give Ophelia?Not to believe Hamlet loves her because he will take her "virtue" and then not marry her and he could ruin her reputation which would bring dishonour to their family, then nobody will marry her.
- 6What advise does Polonius give Laertes?Laetres is going to university in France. He tells him to keep his thoughts to himself and be cautious. Be friendly but not overdo it. Hold onto trustworthy friendships. Don't be quick too quick to pick a fight. Don't borrow money or lend it. And above all, be true to yourself.
- 7What advice does Polonius give Ophelia in lines 105-135 after she says: “I do not know, my lord, what I should think.” (104)?He told er to be "proper" and "virtuous" in her relationship with Hamlet which is opposite of what he told his son Polonius.
- 8What truth does Hamlet learn about his father’s death?Claudius (his uncle) killed King Hamlet by poisoning. He got away with the murder because he made the poisoning look very similar to death by snake venom.
- 9What specific instructions does the ghost give Hamlet?He tells him to take revenge for his murder by killing Claudius. However, he should not hate his mother or act against her because God will handle it.
- 10What does Hamlet vow to do?Obey his father’s ghost and to take revenge against his uncle. He says that he will think of nothing else until this is accomplished:
- 11What does Polonius believe is the cause of Hamlet’s “madness?” What do you think is the real cause?Hamlet is driven “mad” with love for Ophelia. He thinks this is because Opheilia rejected him.
- 12What news does Voltemand share about Fortinbras?The King of Norway (Fortinbras’ uncle) made Fortinbras vow not to attack Denmark. Norway will be going to war against Poland instead, but want to pass through Denmark on their way to Norway.
- 13How does Hamlet criticize himself in lines?He can't understand why he is not more moved to seek revenge against his uncle, and instead talks about his feelings referring to himself as a whore and a prostitute.
- 14What does Hamlet plan to do to confirm Claudius’ guilt?He asks actors to put on a play duplicating the events of his father's murder, then observe Claudius to see how he reacts to confirm his uncle's guilt.
- 15What is Hamlet contemplating in his famous speech (lines 56-88)?Hamlet is considering suicide, and trying to decide whether to live or die.
- 16Where does Hamlet tell Ophelia to go?He tells Ophelia to go to a “nunnery.” This is a clear indication that Hamlet and Ophelia had a sexual relationship and that Ophelia’s “virtue” has been lost.
- 17What events are depicted in the “play?”The events described to Hamlet by the ghost of his father. The play depicts the murder of a King by his brother.
- 18Why does Hamlet observe Claudius during the play?Claudius will react strongly to the play, and will feel so guilty seeing his own actions portrayed on the stage, that he will give away his guilt in his reaction.
- 19What does Hamlet vow to do when he goes to speak with Gertrude?He will not harm his mother but will only speak with her, as his father commanded.
- 20Why was Polonius praying?After seeing the play, Polonius feels guilty about killing his brother. He prays for forgiveness.
- 21What stops Hamlet from taking revenge?Hamlet feels that if he kills Claudius during prayer, Claudius will be forgiven and will go to heaven. This is in contrast to Hamlet’s father, who is cursed to walk the earth as a ghost because he had no chance to be forgiven for his sins before his death.
- 22In Hamlet’s conversation with his mother, what seems to be the main source of his anger?He briefly talked about that Claudius killed his father, but rants about his mother's marriage to Claudius and how disgusted he is with her. It is her lack of “virtue” and her unwillingness to live as an elderly widow that seems to trouble him most.
- 23Why did the ghost of Hamlet Sr. visit Hamlet while he was speaking with Gertrude?To remind him of what he has promised to do – to get revenge for his murder. He wants Hamlet to stop focusing on Gertrude’s sins.
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