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What event triggers Ophelia's descent into madness?
What event triggers Ophelia's descent into madness?
- Laertes's return to Denmark
- Hamlet's rejection of her
- Her father's return from England
- The death of Polonius (correct)
What is Laertes's primary motivation upon returning to Denmark?
What is Laertes's primary motivation upon returning to Denmark?
- To reclaim his title
- To persuade Claudius to join his cause
- To seek revenge for his father's death (correct)
- To confront Hamlet about Ophelia
What action does Claudius secretly plot against Hamlet?
What action does Claudius secretly plot against Hamlet?
- To send him to England for execution (correct)
- To convince him to leave Denmark permanently
- To challenge him to a duel
- To have him imprisoned in Denmark
How does Hamlet ultimately respond to the threat posed by Claudius's plan?
How does Hamlet ultimately respond to the threat posed by Claudius's plan?
What themes are prominently explored in Act 4 of the play?
What themes are prominently explored in Act 4 of the play?
What ultimately affects Ophelia's state of mind following Polonius's death?
What ultimately affects Ophelia's state of mind following Polonius's death?
What is the significance of Hamlet's ability to discover Claudius's plan for his execution?
What is the significance of Hamlet's ability to discover Claudius's plan for his execution?
How does Laertes's return influence the dynamics of power in Denmark?
How does Laertes's return influence the dynamics of power in Denmark?
What thematic element is most prominently highlighted by Ophelia's fate in Act 4?
What thematic element is most prominently highlighted by Ophelia's fate in Act 4?
What motivates Hamlet's return to Denmark after being sent to England?
What motivates Hamlet's return to Denmark after being sent to England?
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