| Why is the graveyard scene famous? | it provides comic relief |
| What does the gravedigger reveal about Ophelia’s death? | that it was a suicide |
| What is the only reason Ophelia is being buried on holy ground? | she was a noble woman |
| according to the gravedigger, how old is Hamlet? | 30 years old |
| What is the famous line spoken by Hamlet when he learns who’s skull he has found in the graveyard> | “Alas, poor Yorick, I knew him, Horatio” |
| Who was Yorick to Hamlet? | He told Hamlet riddles and Carried Hamlet around on his back |
| What does Hamlet notice about the ceremony approaching funeral? what does this mean to him? | It does not have full rights; this must mean suicide |
| What is Hamlet’s opinion of Laertes? | He thinks he is a noble man |
| How does Hamlet learn that the body is Ophelia’s? | He sees Laertes call her his sister |
| When Laertes curses the one who deprived Ophelia of life, who is he cursing? | Hamlet |
| Why does Hamlet say his grief is greater than Laertes grief? | because he was in love with Ophelia |
| Does Hamlet realize why Laertes is hostile towards him? | No |
| Explain how Hamlet ruined the king’s plan to get rid of him? How did Hamlet pass of his forgery? | Hamlet rewrote his death order. He ordered for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to be killed. He used his father’s seal on his father’s ring |
| What does Hamlet realize about Laertes’ feelings? | He is angry because his dad, brother, and sister are dead |
| How does Hamlet treat Osric? | He’s disrespectful and makes fun of him |
| What are the conditions of the bet? | Hamlet has a 3 hit handicap |
| How does Hamlet feel about the duel? | He has a bad feeling about it |
| Explain this line..”There is a special providence in the fall of a sparrow” | Hamlet accepting his fate; tragic recognition |
| How does Hamlet excuse his behavior in his apology to Laertes? | He blames it on his insanity |
| What does the King offer Hamlet as a reward? | a pearl in his drink (poison) |
| How does the King’s plan backfire? | The queen drinks the poison |
| Does Laertes show any reluctance to follow through on the plot? | Yes, he’s a good man. |
| How does Laertes receive his fatal injury? | during their scuffle Hamlet gets the unblunted sword and stabs Laertes |
| Who first warns Hamlet of the treachery? | Laertes |
| When Hamlet says “Let’s find the treachery” who owns up to it? | Laertes says it is here |
| Who names the king as the culprit? | Laertes |
| How does Hamlet finally get revenge? | Stabs the king and forces the poison down his throat |
| What request does Laertes make of Hamlet? | for forgiveness in killing him |
| What request does Hamlet make of Horatio? | to tell his story |
| What does Horatio mean when he says “I am more like an ancient Roman than a Dane” | He wants to commit suicide, but he doesn’t |
| How does Hamlet convince Horatio to do what he requests? | he pleads with him to live to tell his story |
| Who besides Fortinbras arrives at court? What message do they convey? | messengers from England, Ros and Guil are dead |
| Who does Hamlet want to see as King of Denmark? | Young Fortinbras |
| Quote the famous farewell words spoken by Horatio | goodnight sweet prince and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest |
| How does Fortinbras command that Hamlet be treated? | like an honored soldier |
| Like other tragic heroes, Hamlet’s one flaw was his downfall. What is his? | indecision and doubt |
| Like Hamlet, Denmark has a flaw. What is the flaw that makes Denmark “rotten”? | corruption |
| In the final scene, both flaws are cured. What is this called? | Catharsis |
Hamlet Act V
July 15, 2019