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What leads Hamlet to feel betrayed by his mother?

  • Her loyalty to his father
  • Her treatment of Ophelia
  • Her marriage to Claudius (correct)
  • Her reluctance to support him

    • Ophelia's drowning is a direct result of her own decisions and actions.

    False

    What advice does Laertes give to Ophelia regarding Hamlet?

    To be cautious of Hamlet's advances.

    Hamlet's struggle between fate and free will is epitomized in his famous soliloquy, 'To be or not to be,' which questions the concept of _____

    <p>mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their corresponding conflicts surrounding loyalty or betrayal:

    <p>Hamlet = Feels betrayed by Gertrude's marriage Ophelia = Suffers from the consequences of male control Rosencrantz and Guildenstern = Betray Hamlet by spying for Claudius Gertrude = Blamed for moral frailty by Hamlet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives Hamlet's actions throughout the play?

    <p>A quest for revenge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ophelia's madness is feigned to manipulate others.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character uses his daughter Ophelia to spy on Hamlet?

    <p>Polonius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hamlet's famous soliloquy begins with the words 'To be or not to be,' which reflects his contemplation of ______.

    <p>suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the character with their quest:

    <p>Hamlet = Revenge against King Claudius Laertes = Revenge against Hamlet Fortinbras = Revenge against Denmark Ophelia = Struggles with madness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event triggers Hamlet's internal struggle with revenge?

    <p>His father's ghost appearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Polonius' rambling can be understood as a sign of his sanity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Yorick's skull in the play?

    <p>Symbolizes the inevitability of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme is primarily explored through Hamlet's behavior of pretending to be mad?

    <p>Appearance vs. Reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Claudius expresses genuine remorse during the play-within-a-play.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Hamlet seek to avenge?

    <p>His father's death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Polonius advises his children to 'give every man thy ear, but few thy ______'.

    <p>voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the character with their political ambition:

    <p>Claudius = Usurped the throne through murder Fortinbras = Seeks to regain lost lands Polonius = Elevate family position within the court Hamlet = Confronts Claudius to avenge his father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character expresses concern for the well-being of Ophelia?

    <p>Laertes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rosencrantz and Guildenstern show true loyalty to Hamlet throughout the play.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What immediate action does Claudius take to gain power?

    <p>He murders King Hamlet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major theme is explored through Hamlet's soliloquies, particularly 'To be or not to be'?

    <p>Existentialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hamlet uses his 'antic disposition' to show his honest intentions to other characters.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ghost of King Hamlet reveal that initiates Hamlet's quest for revenge?

    <p>The ghost reveals that he was murdered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hamlet grapples with his identity, particularly as a son, prince, and __________.

    <p>avenger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their actions or roles in 'Hamlet':

    <p>Hamlet = Feigns madness to hide his true intentions Polonius = Manipulates others to gain favor with the king King Claudius = Guilt revealed through the play within a play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern = Secretly serve King Claudius while manipulating Hamlet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to Hamlet's emotional isolation throughout the play?

    <p>His grief and anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ophelia feels increasingly connected to Hamlet throughout the play.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one fatal flaw of Hamlet that contributes to his downfall.

    <p>Indecisiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The play 'Hamlet' embodies the theme of ________, showcasing the inevitable downfall of its characters.

    <p>tragedy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their corresponding elements of isolation or tragedy:

    <p>Hamlet = Indecisiveness leading to downfall Ophelia = Estrangement from Hamlet Claudius = Isolation due to guilt Gertrude = Tragic outcome through involvement in deception</p> Signup and view all the answers

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