Hamlet Questions and Answers

Question 1

Hamlet

Sc. 2, lines 185-213: Explain in detail what horatio tells hamlet in lines 197-213. Why might horatio be so detailed in this account?

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Question 2

Hamlet

Describe the Queen's mental state and the King's reaction to the news in Lines 1-32.

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Question 3

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Question 4

Hamlet

I need help coming up with ideas for body paragraphs for a Hamlet essay.

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Question 5

Hamlet

Does Hamlet Reveal to anyone his plot/idea to kill Claudius?

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Question 6

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 5, Lines 1-21: Infer the cause of Ophelia's madness and support your inferences with evidence from the play.

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Question 7

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 5, Lines 1-21: Notice that this scene begins not with action but with news of offstage developments. Summarize the news.

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Question 8

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 4, Lines 34-58: Sum up what Hamlet thinks of Fortinbras in lines 48-58

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Question 9

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 4, Lines 58-68: Do you believe Hamlet's closing vow?

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Question 10

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 4, Lines 58-68: In which lines does Shakespeare clearly indicate Hamlet's feelings about himself and how he plans to act in the future? Support you response with evidence.

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Question 11

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 4, Lines 34-58: Sum up Hamlet's thinking in lines 48-58

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Question 12

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 4, Lines 34-58: Sum up Hamlet's thinking in lines 34-48

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Question 13

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 3, Lines 61-71: Analyze lines that use figurative language to explain the King's deepest thoughts about Hamlet. What previously unrevealed plan for Hamlet does Claudius reveal here, and how does it reflect on his character?

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Question 14

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 4, Lines 16-31: What is the theme in Hamlet's words and attitude?

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Question 15

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 4, Lines 1-7: Consider the introduction of the character Fortinbras. Compare the character traits expressed in this short speech by Fortinbras with the character shown by Hamlet up until this point.

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Question 16

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 3, Lines 4-5: What theme is echoed by Claudius in these lines? Comment on the irony that Claudius is making in this statement.

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Question 17

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 3, Lines 17-32: In which lines is a metaphor established and extended? Describe the meanings of this metaphor.

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Question 18

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 3, lines 34-40: Read these lines closely and describe Hamlet's attitude toward the King and then describe his attitude toward Polonius here.

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Question 19

Hamlet

Sc. 2, Lines 9-21: Compare Hamlet's behavior with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to the way he treated them in ACT II.

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Question 20

Hamlet

Sc. 2, Lines 9-21: Explain Hamlet's meaning when he calls Rosencrantz a sponge.

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Question 21

Hamlet

ACT IV, Sc. 2: Describe Hamlet's tone her. Is he feigning madness like he did in ACT II?

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Question 22

Hamlet

Sc. 1, Lines 38-45: What evidence shows the King's overriding concern about maintaining his political power?

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Question 23

Hamlet

Sc. 1, Lines 1-32: How does the King's handling of Hamlet's crime of killing Polonius affect the King's image with the play's audience?

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Question 24

Hamlet

Sc. 1, Lines 1-32: As the King, it is Claudius' duty to see that justice is done for the murder of Polonius. Does he set the wheels of justice in motion?

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