Hamlet Flashcard #1

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QUEEN More matter, with less art. - What does this mean?

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Polonius needs to shut up and get to the point.

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What is Laertes' advice to Ophelia?

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Don't trust Hamlet or his confessions of love.

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What does the King and Queen ask Hamlet's friends to do?

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Cheer Hamlet up/Spy on him.

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Why does Hamlet think the play will help him decide if his uncle is guilty?

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He is going to have the actors perform a play similar to his father's death and watch King Claudius' reaction.

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In Act 2; Scene 1, what is Polonius asking Reynaldo to do?

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To spy on Laertes.

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What is the significance of Hamlet's soliloquies?

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They reveal his inner thoughts and struggles, providing insight into his character.

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What role does Ophelia play in Hamlet's life?

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She is Hamlet's love interest, representing innocence and the impact of political intrigue.

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How does Claudius react to the play performed by Hamlet?

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He becomes visibly disturbed, confirming Hamlet's suspicions of his guilt.

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What is the theme of madness in Hamlet?

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It explores the fine line between sanity and insanity, particularly through Hamlet's behavior.

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What does Polonius represent in the play?

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He represents the meddling and manipulative nature of court politics.