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 Hamlet, Hamlet stabbed him 2. 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 V
August 16, 2019