Hamlet Act 2 Flashcards
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What does Polonius ask of Reynaldo?

To go to France & find out more information about Laertes.

What did Hamlet do to Ophelia to frighten her?

He grabbed her wrist, stared at her, and then nodded at her as if to say she is just like his mother. He then leaves without looking away from her.

After the ambassadors have left, what piece of writing does Polonius share with Claudius and Gertrude?

A love letter.

What message do the ambassadors (specifically Voltimand) bring Claudius back from Norway regarding Fortinbras' advances?

<p>His uncle has redirected him to Poland and asks for safe passage through Denmark.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Ophelia tell her father?

<p>Hamlet is acting strangely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

King Claudius gives what reason for sending Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

<p>He wants them to spy on Hamlet &amp; find out why he has been acting so differently and strangely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Hamlet feel about what Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are doing?

<p>He is not happy about it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Ophelia doing when Hamlet came to see her?

<p>Sewing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Polonius show to the King and Queen?

<p>A letter that Hamlet sent to Ophelia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Polonius thinks that...

<p>Hamlet is insane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hamlet makes Rosencrantz and Guildenstern admit that...

<p>They were sent by the King and Queen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Hamlet call Polonius in Scene 2?

<p>Fishmonger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Hamlet compare Denmark to?

<p>A prison.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would Hamlet think of Denmark as a prison?

<p>Because he cannot leave until he has killed Claudius.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the players' speech about?

<p>Trojan War.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Polonius interprets Hamlet's encounter with Ophelia as...

<p>A sign that Hamlet has gone mad because of unrequited love.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hamlet could be expected to trust Rosencrantz and Guildenstern because...

<p>They grew up together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the players?

<p>A group of traveling actors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Queen Gertrude think is the reason for Hamlet going crazy?

<p>King Hamlet's death and her hasty marriage to Claudius.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the play that will be staged by the visiting thespians?

<p>To prove or disprove the claims of the ghost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does Hamlet say he is mad?

<p>When the wind is travelling north-north-west.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What play does Hamlet ask the troupe to perform?

<p>The Murder of Gonzago.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What special request does Hamlet make for the play?

<p>He asks if some lines he wrote could be added to the play.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characters appear in Scene One?

<p>Polonius and Reynaldo and Ophelia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is "him/he" when Hamlet says: "What's Hecuba to him, or he to Hecuba"?

<p>Player.</p> Signup and view all the answers

By the end of Act Two, Hamlet says he is going to make sure that the Ghost was telling the truth. How does he plan to do this?

<p>He plans to have a play acted in front of the king where the same murder is committed on stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In his love letter to Ophelia, Hamlet has many doubts except what?

<p>Love for Ophelia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Hamlet doing when he enters in Scene 2 and is speaking with Polonius?

<p>Reading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What play genre did Polonius say first?

<p>Tragedy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Shakespeare incorporate all the genres when Polonius speaks?

<p>Because it humors all the types of plays.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Hamlet's soliloquy about (2.2)?

<p>He feels like a coward because he's done nothing to get revenge on Claudius.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Polonius and Reynaldo

  • Polonius sends Reynaldo to France to gather information about Laertes.

Hamlet and Ophelia

  • Hamlet frightens Ophelia by grabbing her wrist, staring at her intensely, and likening her to his mother before leaving.

Love Letter

  • Polonius shares a love letter from Hamlet to Ophelia with Claudius and Gertrude.

Fortinbras Update

  • Ambassadors report that Fortinbras has shifted his military focus to Poland and requests safe passage through Denmark.

Ophelia's Concern

  • Ophelia informs her father that Hamlet is behaving strangely.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

  • King Claudius enlists Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to spy on Hamlet to uncover the reason for his odd behavior.

Hamlet's Reaction

  • Hamlet is displeased with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern's spy mission.

Ophelia's Activity

  • Ophelia is sewing when Hamlet comes to see her.

Hamlet's Letter to Ophelia

  • Polonius presents Hamlet’s letter to the king and queen as evidence of his feelings.

Polonius's Interpretation

  • Polonius believes Hamlet's behavior indicates madness caused by unrequited love for Ophelia.

Trust in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

  • Hamlet thinks he can trust Rosencrantz and Guildenstern as they grew up together.

Traveling Actors

  • The players are a group of traveling actors who visit Elsinore.

Gertrude’s Interpretation

  • Queen Gertrude suggests that Hamlet's madness stems from King Hamlet's death and her quick remarriage to Claudius.

Purpose of the Play

  • The visiting thespians aim to confirm or refute the ghost's claims through their performance.

Hamlet's Madness

  • Hamlet claims he is mad only when the wind is blowing from the north-north-west.

Requested Play

  • Hamlet asks the troupe to perform "The murder of Gonzago."

Special Request for the Play

  • Hamlet requests that some lines he wrote be included in the play performance.

Scene One Characters

  • Scene One features Polonius, Reynaldo, and Ophelia.

Hecuba Reference

  • When Hamlet mentions Hecuba, he refers to the Player, questioning the emotional connection.

Confirming the Ghost’s Truth

  • Hamlet plans to verify the ghost's truth by staging a play that reenacts the murder of his father.

Love Letter Doubts

  • In his love letter to Ophelia, Hamlet expresses doubts except concerning his love for her.

Hamlet's Entrance in Scene 2

  • Upon entering in Scene 2, Hamlet is reading.

Polonius on Play Genre

  • Polonius first mentions tragedy when discussing play genres.

Humoring Genres

  • Shakespeare uses various genres in Polonius’s speech to cater to different tastes in drama.

Hamlet's Soliloquy

  • In his soliloquy, Hamlet reflects on his cowardice for failing to avenge his father’s murder.

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