Hamlet Flashcard #1

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What two things did Hamlet swear to Horatio?

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Don't tell anyone about the ghost, and no matter how crazy Hamlet behaves, don't say anything about it.

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What does Hamlet press Guildenstern and Rosencrantz to admit?

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Whether they were summoned by the king and queen or came voluntarily.

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What thematic topic is represented in Hamlet's quote about spirits?

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Appearance vs. Reality.

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What does Fortinbras, the young Prince of Norway, want?

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He wants to reclaim the land that his father lost to King Hamlet.

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Who is Bernardo in 'Hamlet'?

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Bernardo is a guard at Elsinore who has seen the ghost of Old Hamlet twice.

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Define 'Appearance vs. Reality' in the context of 'Hamlet'.

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A theme that explores the difference between how things seem and how they actually are.

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What role does the ghost play in 'Hamlet'?

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The ghost of Old Hamlet incites Hamlet's quest for revenge.

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What is the significance of Hamlet's madness?

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It raises questions about sanity, truth, and the nature of reality.

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Explain the concept of revenge in 'Hamlet'.

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Revenge drives the plot and raises moral questions about justice and morality.

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What is the relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia?

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A complex relationship marked by love, manipulation, and tragedy.