| Laertes thinks that Ophelia should have a better funeral service. What is the priest’s answer? | Ophelia is lucky to be getting a nice a funeral as she is considering the “nature of her death” (means she killed herself which is a sin) |
| Why does Hamlet jump into Ophelia’s grave? | Because he wants to show his sorrow is as great as Laertes. |
| What does the king say to Laertes to console (make him feel better) him after Laertes and Hamlet are separated? | He tells him not to worry; he will soon have the appropriate time in place to kill Hamlet. One way or another, Hamlet will die. |
| What did Hamlet do to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? | Hamlet replaced (switched) the letter that called for his (Hamlet) execution (death) with letters calling for their (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern) execution. |
| What news does Osric bring Hamlet? | Osric is the courtier sent by Claudius to invite Hamlet to participate in the duel with Laertes. He tells the wager (a bet) the king made on his behalf in a contest between Hamlet and Laertes. |
| What happens to the King, Hamlet, Laertes and the Queen? | 1. The King was killed by Hamlet2. Hamlet was killed by Laertes’s sword3. Laertes was killed by poison on his own sword when Hamlet picked wrong sword in a fight.4. The Queen drinks out of cup meant for Hamlet and she died. |
| Who does Hamlet recommend to the throne? | Fortinbras |
Hamlet Act 5
August 23, 2019