What do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern report about Hamlet to the king and queen?
They know Hamlet is confused but don't know why, and they don't really want to be questioned
Why does Polonius tell Ophelia to pretend to be reading a book of devotions?
So hamlet does not think she is waiting for him. & he thinks Hamlet's madness is because of Ophelia's rejection. (to look natural)
What bitter advice does Hamlet give Ophelia? Why?
to go to the nunnery, don't trust men - he is bitter to love and marriage because of his mother
After secretly observing Hamlet & Ophelia, does the King agree with Polonius that Hamlet suffers from Love madness?
No, he thinks something else is tormenting him. But he thinks Hamlet is a threat to him.
Why does Claudius decide to send Hamlet to England?
To get him out of the way and so that he won't overthrow Claudius
What final plan does Polonius device in order to reveal the source of hamlet's strange behavior?
Polonius will listen in on a conversation between Hamlet and his mother to see if he will say why he's acting strangely
What instructions does hamlet give Horatio prior to the staging of the play?
To watch claudius for any guilt. he stands up, cries out for light, and storms out
What do the players pantomime? How is this different from the play that follows?
The king and queen are in love - the queen leaves and a man pours poison in the Kings ear - the queen returns and is upset but wooed by the murderer. In the past the queen vowed never to remarry after her husband's death
What is the play within a play's title, how does the king react to the play?
The mouse trap - he cries for light and leaves
What message do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern deliver to Hamlet from the queen? What is his response?
His mother would like to talk to him and hamlet's excitement confused them
What do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern think is the explanation for hamlet's odd behavior?
Personal ambition
What orders does the king give to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? Why do they agree to carry out these orders?
To accompany hamlet to england. They're doing it for the safety of denmark and their duty to serve the king
Why does Claudius identify himself with Cain? Does Claudius have a conscience?
They both killed their brothers - he feels guilty but not enough to do anything. He does ask for forgiveness though
Hamlet finds Claudius alone, trying to pray, and draws his sword. Why doesn't he kill Claudius?
He doesn't want Claudius to go to heaven after confessing all his sins
Why does Polonius hide behind the queens curtain? Does she know that he is there?
He wants to eavesdrop so he can learn what hamlet's feelings are. Yes she knows.
When Hamlet enters Gertrude's chamber, she starts to scold her son. Why does she soon cry out for help?
He becomes angry and frightens her.
Why does hamlet kill Polonius? How does hamlet react when he sees Polonius's body?
He hears the cry and reacts, hoping it's Claudius. He calls him a fool.
Who's portraits does hamlet show Gertrude? Why?
King Hamlet and Claudius to contrast his father's goodness and his uncle's evil
What does hamlet tell his mother about his upcoming trip to England?
He's going to England with two friends who are up to no good.
Idyll
Either a short poem depicting a peaceful, idealized country scene, or a long poem that tells a story about heroic deeds or extraordinary events set in the distant past.
Limerick
A light, humorous poem of five usually anapestic lines with the rhyme scheme of aabba.
Metaphor
A figure of speech in which two things are compared, usually by saying one thing is another, or by substituting a more descriptive word for the more common or usual word that would be expected.
meter
The arrangement of a line of poetry by the number of syllables and the rhythm of accented (or stressed) syllables.
Metonymy
A figure of speech in which one word is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.
Ode
A lyric poem that is serious and thoughtful in tone and has a very precise, formal structure.
Onomatopoeia
A figure of speech in which words are used to imitate sounds.
pastoral
A poem that depicts rural life in a peaceful, idealized way.
Personification
A figure of speech in which things or abstract ideas are giving human attributes.
What are the pieces of advice that Hamlet gives to Ophelia?
Go to a nunnery
Don't trust men
He tells her he once loved her
What does Hamlet show to his mother in his discourse about choosing?
He shows her pictures of two men and said choose
What does Polonius think is Hamlet's madness?
Love sickness
Does Claudius believe that Hamlet is mad from love?
No
Who did Polonius once act as in a play?
Julius Caesar
Why does the Queen think Hamlet is mad?
She can't see the ghost
What does Hamlet think of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
He thinks they are playing him like a pipe.
Does Hamlet appreciate a women who can use makeup well?
No he chines Ophelia and women for using makeup.
Why does Hamlet kill Polonius?
He hopes he's the king Claudius, but he does it because he hears something behind the curtain and just reacted
Why did Claudius jump during the play?
Because he saw the re-enactment
Why does Claudius really send Hamlet to England?
He sees Hamlet as a threat to him
What does Rosencrantz and Guildenstern think Hamlet's real problem is?
Why dreams are nothing more than ambition" they think he's upset because he would be king if his mom wouldn't have married Claudius
When Hamlet stabs the person behind the curtain what does he say?
He says dead for a ducket (which is a piece of money apparently)
What exactly does Hamlet call Polonius when he sees it's him and not king Claudius?
Thou rash-intruding fool
Why does Hamlet treat Ophelia poorly?
He's acting crazy and he is bitter and angry at his mother, so he is being angry at all women.