Hamlet 3.1 “Proud, revengeful, ambitious...”

In this video, Ophelia isolates herself in a convent to avoid sinning further. Hamlet, who has previously targeted Ophelia with insults, now turns his criticisms inward, reflecting on his own flaws and potential sins. He generalizes these flaws to humanity, suggesting that all men are inherently flawed. Hamlet's concern for Ophelia's chastity is evident as he repeatedly suggests she should go to a convent to protect her virtue.

Why does Ophelia choose to lock herself away in a convent?

• To avoid marrying Hamlet

• To escape from her family

• To seek spiritual enlightenment

• To prevent giving birth to more sinners

What does Hamlet accuse himself of during his self-reflection?

• Lacking intelligence

• Being too kind

• Being overly ambitious

• Having a long list of bad qualities

How does Hamlet view humanity in general?

• As noble and virtuous

• As errant knaves and absolute scoundrels

• As indifferent and honest

• As inherently good

What advice does Hamlet give to Ophelia regarding men?

• To trust only him

• To believe in their honesty

• To not believe any men

• To seek their guidance

What is Hamlet's concern about Ophelia's virtue?

• That it is already corrupted

• That it is too strong

• That it is irrelevant

• That it is in danger of corruption