Hamlet 1.5 Dig Deeper: King James's Revenge

The video explores the story of Hamlet, a prince seeking revenge for his father's murder, and draws parallels with the historical events surrounding King James of Scotland. Both figures faced similar familial betrayals, but James's path to resolution was less tragic. The video highlights the intriguing coincidence between Shakespeare's play and King James's history, though it does not claim direct influence.

What event sets the stage for Hamlet's quest for revenge?

• His father's ghost appears to him.

• His mother marries his uncle.

• His father is murdered.

• He is exiled from Denmark.

How does the family history of King James of Scotland resemble the plot of Hamlet?

• Both were exiled from their kingdoms.

• Both had their fathers murdered and mothers remarry the murderer.

• Both were raised by their uncles.

• Both became kings at a young age.

Who urged King James to seek revenge for his father's death?

• His father's family

• His father's ghost

• Queen Elizabeth

• The Scottish nobles

What was the fate of Mary, Queen of Scots, after fleeing to England?

• She was imprisoned for life.

• She was beheaded by Queen Elizabeth.

• She was exiled to France.

• She became a nun.

What happened to the Earl of Bothwell after the Scottish nobles rose against him?

• He fled to France and lived in exile.

• He was imprisoned in Denmark and died there.

• He was executed in Scotland.

• He became King of England.