Hamlet Questions and Answers

Question 1

Hamlet

6. Some people interpret Hamlet’s preoccupation with Gertrude’s sexuality to mean that Hamlet was sexually attracted to his own mother. Do you agree? Is Hamlet’s disgust with Gertrude’s sexuality justified? How does his view of his mother affect his treat

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Question 2

Hamlet

4. Read the following, then answer the question. From Ophelia’s Song: “Young men will do't, if they come to't; By cock, they are to blame. Quoth she, 'Before you tumbled me, You promised me to wed.' He answers: 'So would I ha' done, by yonder sun,

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Question 3

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2. Hamlet tells his mother, “Come, come, and sit you down; you shall not budge; / You go not till I set you up a glass / Where you may see the inmost part of you.” (III.iv.18-20) What does he mean? Does he accomplish what he means to do? How does Gertrud

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Question 4

Hamlet

What two reasons does the King give to Laertes for not bringing criminal charges against Hamlet? What other reason(s) might the King secretly have?

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Question 5

Hamlet

1. Why does Hamlet fail to take action against Claudius when he has the opportunity, after he observes the King’s reaction to the play? What was Claudius doing? What does Hamlet’s inaction have to do with what the Ghost told him?

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Question 6

Hamlet

According to Hamlet’s “To be or not to be” soliloquy, why do we ultimately choose life (“to be”) over taking our own lives (“not to be”)? How is this outlook different from Hamlet’s point of view on suicide earlier in the play? Support your answers with e

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Question 7

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In what way does Hamlet succeed in attempting to use the play to “catch the conscience of the king”?

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Question 8

Hamlet

Who does Claudius appeal to regarding control over Young Fortinbras?

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Question 9

Hamlet

What is the importance of Young Fortinbras in the play?

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Question 10

Hamlet

What is revealed in the conversation between Bernardo and Marcellus and Horatio outside the castle?

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Question 11

Hamlet

What is important about Horatio’s allusions to Julius Caesar?

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Question 12

Hamlet

How does scene one conclude?

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Question 13

Hamlet

What does Claudius mean by delight and dole?

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Question 14

Hamlet

What does Laertes ask of Claudius?

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Question 15

Hamlet

How does Claudius attempt to appease Hamlet’s sorrow with logic?

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Question 16

Hamlet

What is Polonius advice to his son in the first act?

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Question 17

Hamlet

Quotes that display Horatio's loyalty?

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Question 18

Hamlet

What literary device is used in this quote? From Act 3, Scene 1

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Question 19

Hamlet

What literary device is used in this quote? From Act 3, Scene 3

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Question 20

Hamlet

Is there another play where clocks are mentioned? Provide example.

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Question 21

Hamlet

A clock is mentioned but clocks were not yet invented? Why?

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Question 22

Hamlet

About Gertrude and Claudius

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Question 23

Hamlet

About Quote

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Question 24

Hamlet

whether or not these sacrifices have had a positive or negative effect

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Last updated by Aslan on 6/9/2020 3:23 AM

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