Hamlet Act 2 Flashcard

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What special favor does Hamlet ask of the traveling actors?

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Hamlet asks the traveling actors to write extra dialogue into 'The Murder of Gonzago'.

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What does Hamlet refer to as a 'prison' in Act 2, Scene 2?

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Hamlet refers to Denmark as a 'prison' because his uncle holds his mother and the country hostage with his lies.

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

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Polonius believes that Hamlet's madness is caused by rejection by Ophelia.

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What does Hamlet request from the players regarding their play?

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Hamlet asks the players to add a scene to their play.

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How do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern know Hamlet?

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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern know Hamlet because they were schoolmates in childhood.

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What is the significance of 'The Murder of Gonzago' in Hamlet?

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It serves as a play within a play to confirm King Claudius's guilt.

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How does Hamlet feel about acting and the theater?

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Hamlet sees acting as a way to express truth and explore human emotions.

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What theme is highlighted by Hamlet's view of Denmark as a prison?

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The theme of entrapment and the struggle for freedom.

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What role does Ophelia play in Hamlet's emotional state?

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Ophelia's rejection contributes to Hamlet's feelings of madness and despair.

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What is the relationship between Hamlet and his mother, Gertrude?

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Hamlet feels betrayed by Gertrude's quick remarriage to Claudius after his father's death.