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What motivates Hamlet to seek revenge?
What motivates Hamlet to seek revenge?
- A personal vendetta against Claudius
- His ambition to rule Denmark
- His desire for power
- The ghost of King Hamlet demanding justice (correct)
How does the theme of revenge affect Hamlet’s character throughout the play?
How does the theme of revenge affect Hamlet’s character throughout the play?
- It eliminates his moral dilemmas
- It distracts him from his princely duties
- It leads to his philosophical introspection and hesitations (correct)
- It makes him more decisive and clear-headed
What broader implication does the theme of revenge raise about justice?
What broader implication does the theme of revenge raise about justice?
- Justice is guaranteed through royal decrees
- Justice can only be served through physical retribution
- The pursuit of revenge undermines the possibility of genuine justice (correct)
- Personal vendetta leads to true justice
What consequence does the theme of revenge have on the characters in Hamlet?
What consequence does the theme of revenge have on the characters in Hamlet?
What role does the moral order of Denmark play in the theme of revenge?
What role does the moral order of Denmark play in the theme of revenge?
What does the ghost of King Hamlet demand from his son, Hamlet?
What does the ghost of King Hamlet demand from his son, Hamlet?
What is one significant consequence of Hamlet’s delays in seeking revenge?
What is one significant consequence of Hamlet’s delays in seeking revenge?
How does the theme of revenge challenge the concept of justice in Hamlet?
How does the theme of revenge challenge the concept of justice in Hamlet?
Which aspect of Hamlet's character is notably highlighted through the exploration of revenge?
Which aspect of Hamlet's character is notably highlighted through the exploration of revenge?
What broader implication does the theme of revenge in Hamlet suggest about the consequences for society?
What broader implication does the theme of revenge in Hamlet suggest about the consequences for society?
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