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Who is Fortinbras?
Who is Fortinbras?
Where do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern prepare to take Hamlet?
Where do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern prepare to take Hamlet?
Hamlet jumps into Ophelia's _____
Hamlet jumps into Ophelia's _____
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'To __ or not to __'
'To __ or not to __'
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Who is Laertes?
Who is Laertes?
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What does Claudius put on the end of Laertes' sword?
What does Claudius put on the end of Laertes' sword?
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Who tells Hamlet of the duel that is to occur between him and Laertes?
Who tells Hamlet of the duel that is to occur between him and Laertes?
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'Alas, poor ___! I knew him, Horatio.'
'Alas, poor ___! I knew him, Horatio.'
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Hamlet wonders whether a miserable life is better than the unknown of ____.
Hamlet wonders whether a miserable life is better than the unknown of ____.
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'Leave her to ___ and to those thorns that in her blossom lodge...'
'Leave her to ___ and to those thorns that in her blossom lodge...'
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Who is a loyal friend of Hamlet?
Who is a loyal friend of Hamlet?
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Who is Hamlet's love interest?
Who is Hamlet's love interest?
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____, madam! Nay, it is. I know not __.
____, madam! Nay, it is. I know not __.
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Polonius thinks Hamlet has gone mad because of Ophelia's rejections.
Polonius thinks Hamlet has gone mad because of Ophelia's rejections.
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Hamlet sees the ___ of his father.
Hamlet sees the ___ of his father.
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'I will speak ___ to her, but use none.'
'I will speak ___ to her, but use none.'
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What is Hamlet's home?
What is Hamlet's home?
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'The ___, the ___'s to blame.'
'The ___, the ___'s to blame.'
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'I must be ___ only to be kind.'
'I must be ___ only to be kind.'
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What does Hamlet run his sword through, killing Polonius?
What does Hamlet run his sword through, killing Polonius?
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'The lady doth ___ too much, methinks.'
'The lady doth ___ too much, methinks.'
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Polonius and Laertes tell Ophelia to ____ Hamlet's affections.
Polonius and Laertes tell Ophelia to ____ Hamlet's affections.
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Claudius wants Hamlet ____ when he reaches England.
Claudius wants Hamlet ____ when he reaches England.
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Study Notes
Key Characters
- Fortinbras: Prince of Norway aiming to reclaim land lost by his father, highlighting themes of honor and revenge.
- Laertes: Son of Polonius seeks vengeance for his father's death, representing familial loyalty and conflict.
- Horatio: A loyal friend to Hamlet, providing a voice of reason throughout the play.
- Ophelia: Hamlet's love interest, who descends into madness and ultimately drowns, symbolizing the impact of political and personal turmoil.
Key Locations
- Elsanore: Hamlet's home, serving as the primary setting for the unfolding drama and political machinations.
- England: Destination for Hamlet, orchestrated by Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, serving to propel the plot forward.
Significant Themes and Concepts
- Death: Central to Hamlet's contemplation, he ponders if enduring a miserable life is preferable to facing the unknown of death.
- Madness: Polonius attributes Hamlet's behavior to madness spurred by Ophelia’s rejection, emphasizing themes of perception versus reality.
- Betrayal and Espionage: Characters like Rosencrantz and Guildenstern engage in betrayal as they deliver Hamlet to Claudius’s decree.
Key Symbols and Events
- Ghost: The apparition of Hamlet's father sets the stage for the quest for revenge, driving Hamlet's actions throughout the play.
- Tapestry: Used to illustrate the pivotal moment when Hamlet mistakenly kills Polonius, highlighting themes of deception and misunderstanding.
- Poison: Represents treachery, as Claudius schemes to kill Hamlet with poisoned weapons, intensifying the play's atmosphere of impending doom.
Important Quotes
- “To be or not to be”: A reflection of Hamlet’s existential crisis, examining life and death.
- “Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio”: A musing on mortality and the inevitability of death, showcasing Hamlet’s introspection.
- “The lady doth protest too much, methinks”: A commentary on the nature of truth and performance, revealing layers of deception.
Interpersonal Dynamics
- Ophelia's rejections: Polonius and Laertes advise Ophelia to avoid Hamlet, illustrating the complex dynamics of love and duty.
- Duel: Osric informs Hamlet of the forthcoming duel with Laertes, heightening tension and foreshadowing tragic outcomes.
- King's Blame: The phrase “The king, the king’s to blame” explicitly points to the central conflict surrounding Claudius's actions and their consequences.
Concluding Concepts
- Cruel Kindness: Hamlet reflects on the paradox of being cruel in order to be kind, alluding to the complexities of moral choices in a corrupted court.
- Moral Conflict: Throughout the play, characters face ethical dilemmas, questioning loyalties, and confronting the consequences of revenge and betrayal.
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