Hamlet, Act I

Front

What does the ghost instruct Hamlet to do to his mother?

Back

Don't harm her. 'Leave her to Heaven'.

Front

Who is Ophelia's brother?

Back

Laertes

Front

What news do Cornelius and Voltemand bring from Norway?

Back

Norway is no longer going to invade Denmark, but Poland.

Front

What does Polonius believe is the cause of Hamlet's lunacy?

Back

Rejection by Ophelia.

Front

Why does Hamlet want to see the Ghost?

Back

He suspects some foul play.

Front

What is the significance of the Ghost in Hamlet?

Back

The Ghost represents the unresolved issues of the past and the call for revenge.

Front

How does Hamlet feel about his mother's marriage to Claudius?

Back

He feels betrayed and disgusted.

Front

What role does Polonius play in the lives of Ophelia and Laertes?

Back

He is their father and a counselor to the king.

Front

What is Hamlet's tragic flaw?

Back

His indecision and inability to act.

Front

What does the term 'antic disposition' refer to in Hamlet?

Back

Hamlet's feigned madness to confuse others.