Hamlet 3.1 Ophelia's Soliloquy

Ophelia delivers a soliloquy focused on Hamlet, drawing a parallel to his own past analyses. She lists his former good qualities, highlighting the irony of his current state. Despite Hamlet's harsh words, Ophelia responds with grace, emphasizing his past virtues.

What is the main focus of Ophelia's soliloquy?

• Her own feelings

• Hamlet's qualities

• Polonius's advice

• Claudius's actions

Which quality does Ophelia attribute to Hamlet as a courtier?

• A leader's vision

• A soldier's bravery

• A courtier's eloquence

• A scholar's intelligence

What does Ophelia mean by saying Hamlet was 'the observed of all observers'?

• He was very handsome

• He was under constant scrutiny

• He was a skilled soldier

• He was a great leader

How does Ophelia's list of Hamlet's qualities contrast with his words to her?

• Her list is negative, his is positive

• Her list is about his past, his is about her faults

• Both lists are about his current state

• Both lists are about her qualities

What is the irony in Ophelia's final compliment to Hamlet?

• Everyone is actually watching Hamlet closely

• Hamlet is praised for qualities he never had

• Hamlet is unaware of his qualities

• Everyone is ignoring Hamlet