Hamlet Act 2

Front

What did old Fortinbras leave young Fortinbras?

Back

Annual income of three thousand crowns.

Front

Who is Reynaldo spying on?

Back

Laertes.

Front

Who is Polonius using to spy on Hamlet?

Back

Ophelia.

Front

What did Hamlet keep asking Rosencrantz & Guildenstern?

Back

Why they were in Denmark?

Front

Who are the players?

Back

Actors.

Front

What is the significance of spying in Hamlet Act 2?

Back

It reveals the themes of deception and betrayal.

Front

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

Back

He is deeply disturbed and feels betrayed.

Front

What role do the players serve in Hamlet?

Back

They provide a means for Hamlet to express his feelings and to reflect on his situation.

Front

What is Polonius's plan to uncover Hamlet's madness?

Back

He uses Ophelia to observe Hamlet's behavior.

Front

What does Hamlet mean by 'the play's the thing'?

Back

He intends to use the play to gauge Claudius's guilt.