Hamlet Act 3 Review

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Who does Prince Hamlet share his plan about the mouse trap with?

Back

Horatio

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What is the main theme Hamlet philosophizes about in the soliloquy 'To be or not to be'?

Back

life & death

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Why does Hamlet refer to Denmark as a prison?

Back

He feels trapped.

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What is the real reason for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern's visit to Hamlet?

Back

The King and Queen asked them to come.

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What request does Hamlet make to Gertrude at the end of scene 4?

Back

Tell Claudius that Hamlet is only crazy by design, not insanity.

Front

What does the term 'mouse trap' refer to in Hamlet?

Back

A play designed to catch King Claudius's conscience.

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What is Hamlet's view on revenge as expressed in Act 3?

Back

Hamlet struggles with the morality and consequences of revenge.

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How does Ophelia's relationship with Hamlet evolve in Act 3?

Back

Ophelia becomes increasingly confused and distressed by Hamlet's behavior.

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What role do the players (actors) have in Act 3?

Back

They perform a play that mirrors King Claudius's guilt.

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What is the significance of the soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 1?

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It reveals Hamlet's inner conflict and philosophical contemplation.