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According to Polonius, what is the primary cause of Hamlet's madness?
According to Polonius, what is the primary cause of Hamlet's madness?
- His unrequited love for Ophelia. (correct)
- His grief over his father's death.
- His ambition for the throne.
- His disgust with his mother's hasty marriage.
Which pair of characters is summoned by the King and Queen to discern the cause of Hamlet's erratic behavior?
Which pair of characters is summoned by the King and Queen to discern the cause of Hamlet's erratic behavior?
- Marcellus and Bernardo
- Osric and Voltemand
- Fortinbras and Laertes
- Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (correct)
In the play, who proclaims, 'Brevity is the soul of wit'?
In the play, who proclaims, 'Brevity is the soul of wit'?
- Polonius (correct)
- Claudius
- Horatio
- Hamlet
Why is Polonius's declaration that 'brevity is the soul of wit' deeply ironic in the context of the play?
Why is Polonius's declaration that 'brevity is the soul of wit' deeply ironic in the context of the play?
According to Hamlet, what confines him more than literal walls or chains?
According to Hamlet, what confines him more than literal walls or chains?
What is the name of the play within the play that Hamlet arranges to be performed?
What is the name of the play within the play that Hamlet arranges to be performed?
What is Hamlet's primary intention in staging 'The Mousetrap'?
What is Hamlet's primary intention in staging 'The Mousetrap'?
At the start of Act 3, what plan does the King initially devise for Hamlet?
At the start of Act 3, what plan does the King initially devise for Hamlet?
According to Hamlet's famous soliloquy, what is the primary reason most people choose to endure life's hardships rather than take their own lives?
According to Hamlet's famous soliloquy, what is the primary reason most people choose to endure life's hardships rather than take their own lives?
In his anguished state, where does Hamlet instruct Ophelia to go?
In his anguished state, where does Hamlet instruct Ophelia to go?
Whose assistance does Hamlet seek to observe King Claudius's reaction during the performance of 'The Mousetrap'?
Whose assistance does Hamlet seek to observe King Claudius's reaction during the performance of 'The Mousetrap'?
Why is Hamlet's chosen title for the play, as he reveals it to King Claudius, considered ironic?
Why is Hamlet's chosen title for the play, as he reveals it to King Claudius, considered ironic?
According to Claudius's soliloquy, what prevents him from genuinely praying for forgiveness?
According to Claudius's soliloquy, what prevents him from genuinely praying for forgiveness?
Why does Hamlet hesitate to kill Claudius when he finds him alone at prayer?
Why does Hamlet hesitate to kill Claudius when he finds him alone at prayer?
What fateful event occurs when Hamlet confronts his mother in her chamber?
What fateful event occurs when Hamlet confronts his mother in her chamber?
Following Polonius's death, where does Hamlet tell Claudius that Polonius can be found?
Following Polonius's death, where does Hamlet tell Claudius that Polonius can be found?
Following Polonius's death, what request does Claudius make of the King of England?
Following Polonius's death, what request does Claudius make of the King of England?
What realization does Hamlet come to after encountering Fortinbras's army on their way to Poland?
What realization does Hamlet come to after encountering Fortinbras's army on their way to Poland?
Which character returns to court distraught and vocalizing grievances against the king?
Which character returns to court distraught and vocalizing grievances against the king?
How does Hamlet manage to escape the clutches of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern while en route to England?
How does Hamlet manage to escape the clutches of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern while en route to England?
Flashcards
Polonius's cause of Hamlet's Madness?
Polonius's cause of Hamlet's Madness?
Polonius believes Hamlet's madness is caused by his love for Ophelia.
Who were R&G sent to help Hamlet?
Who were R&G sent to help Hamlet?
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern were brought to Elsinore to observe and report on Hamlet's behavior.
"Brevity is the soul of wit" speaker?
"Brevity is the soul of wit" speaker?
Polonius says this, meaning concise speech is intelligent, but it's ironic because he is long-winded.
Hamlet's perception of his 'prison'?
Hamlet's perception of his 'prison'?
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What is the Murder of Gonzago?
What is the Murder of Gonzago?
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Hamlet's plan to catch Claudius?
Hamlet's plan to catch Claudius?
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King's plan for Hamlet in Act 3?
King's plan for Hamlet in Act 3?
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Hamlet's advice to Ophelia?
Hamlet's advice to Ophelia?
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Hamlet seeks whose help to watch the king?
Hamlet seeks whose help to watch the king?
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Why Claudius can't pray?
Why Claudius can't pray?
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Why doesn't Hamlet kill Claudius praying?
Why doesn't Hamlet kill Claudius praying?
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Fate of Polonius?
Fate of Polonius?
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Claudius' request to England's King
Claudius' request to England's King
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How does Ophelia die?
How does Ophelia die?
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Who is a character foil for Hamlet?
Who is a character foil for Hamlet?
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Gravediggers' argument?
Gravediggers' argument?
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Hamlet's request to Horatio?
Hamlet's request to Horatio?
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Hamlet's cause of death?
Hamlet's cause of death?
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Laertes' cause of death?
Laertes' cause of death?
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Claudius's demise?
Claudius's demise?
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Study Notes
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Polonius believes Hamlet's madness is caused by his love for Ophelia.
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are brought to Elsinore to help Hamlet.
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Polonius states, "Brevity is the soul of wit".
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The statement "Brevity is the soul of wit" is ironic because Polonius is never brief.
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Hamlet's prison is Denmark.
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The Murder of Gonzago is a play.
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Hamlet plans to catch Claudius by observing his reaction to a play that mirrors his crime.
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The King plans to send Hamlet to England at the beginning of Act 3.
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Most men choose to live instead of committing suicide because of the fear of the unknown after death.
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Hamlet tells Ophelia to go to a nunnery.
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Hamlet enlists Horatio to watch the King during the play.
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The name of the play is "The Mousetrap", which is ironic because it is meant to trap Claudius.
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Claudius cannot pray for forgiveness because he is unwilling to give up the gains he made from his sin.
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Hamlet does not kill Claudius in scene 3 because Claudius is praying, and Hamlet wants him to die without having a chance to confess his sins.
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Polonius is killed when Hamlet stabs him through a curtain, thinking he is Claudius.
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Hamlet tells the King that Polonius is at supper.
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Claudius requests the King of England to execute Hamlet.
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The meeting with Fortinbras's men inspires Hamlet to act and seek revenge.
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Ophelia comes to court screaming and cursing the king.
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Hamlet escapes Rosencrantz and Guildenstern by switching the letters ordering his execution with letters ordering their execution.
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Claudius and Laertes intend to murder Hamlet by:
- Poisoning his drink
- Poisoning the tip of Laertes' sword
- A fencing match
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Ophelia dies by drowning.
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Gertrude tells the court of Ophelia's death.
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Laertes and Fortinbras are character foils for Hamlet.
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The gravedigger and his companion argue over whether Ophelia should be given a Christian burial, considering she committed suicide.
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Osric comes to tell Hamlet of the king's bet.
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Gertrude states, "Do not drink."
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Gertrude's statement is ironic because she drinks the poisoned wine.
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Gertrude dies from the poisoned wine.
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Laertes dies from the poisoned sword.
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The King dies from the poisoned sword and wine.
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Hamlet dies from the poisoned sword.
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Laertes states, "Mine and my father’s death come not upon thee."
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Hamlet's final words are "The rest is silence."
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Fortinbras becomes the new King of Denmark.
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Hamlet asks Horatio to tell his story accurately.
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Horatio states, "Good Night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest".
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Main themes of Hamlet include revenge, mortality, corruption, and uncertainty.
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Fortinbras is an important character at the end of the play because he restores order to Denmark.
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Horatio and Fortinbras were the two characters to survive at the end of Act V of Hamlet.
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