Hamlet Flashcard

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Who is Laertes?

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Polonius's son.

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Where does Hamlet tell Ophelia to go?

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A nunnery.

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How and why is Polonius killed?

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Hamlet thought it was the King and stabbed him without checking first.

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What does Hamlet mean when he says, 'Denmark's a prison'?

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He feels trapped.

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What are the two reasons Hamlet is upset?

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His father has died, and his uncle has married his mother less than two months after his father's death.

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What is the significance of Hamlet's soliloquies?

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They reveal his inner thoughts and struggles.

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Who are Guildenstern and Rosencrantz?

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They are Hamlet's childhood friends, summoned by the King to spy on him.

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What role does Ophelia play in Hamlet's life?

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She is Hamlet's love interest, but their relationship is complicated by his madness.

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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 in Hamlet's behavior.

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What does the ghost of King Hamlet represent?

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It symbolizes unresolved issues and the call for revenge.