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1.1 Theseus prepares his wedding to Hippolyta.Egeus comes to Theseus complaining that his daughter doesn’t want to marry Demetrius.Hermia and her lover plan escape to the woods and theytell Helena. 1.2 Workmen meet to discuss their play, Pyramus and Thisbe.…

Hamlet by William Shakespeare Summary – After the mysterious death of King Hamlet, the night guards have seen some paranormal activity during the night watch. Hamlet (the King’s son) is alerted and eventually learns that his Uncle Claudius killed his…

What had Bernardo seen at a prior watch? He had seen King Hamlet’s ghost. Why does Marcellus think Horatio should speak to the ghost? Marcellus thinks Horatio should speak to the ghost because he is a scholar and should know…

1. Hamlet’s parents (including stepparents)(3 people) King Hamlet, Queen Gertrude, King Claudius 2. Councillor to Claudius Polonius 3. Children of Polonius (2) Laertes and Ophelia 4. Hamlet’s confidant Horatio 5. Hamlet’s childhood friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern 6. Prince of Norway…

Summarise the events of the scene. When Hamlet and the Ghost are alone, the Ghost speaks. It claims to be the spirit of Old Hamlet, murdered by Claudius. Though the official story is that Old Hamlet was napping in his…

Scene 1 recap -Gertrude informs Claudius that Hamlet has killed Polonius-Claudius states that Hamlet’s freedom is a danger (mostly because he knows Hamlet wants to avenge old king hamlet)-Claudius demands that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern ask Hamlet where the body is…

In Act III, to whom does Hamlet say, “Give me that man/That is not passion’s slave and I will wear him/In my heart’s core.”? Horatio Who says, “In second husband let one be accursed/None we’d the second, but who killed…

Act I, Scene i: Elsinore. A platform before the Castle. … 1. Who are the first characters we meet? Barnardo + Francisco 2. What is the atmosphere of the scene? What evidence is there that adds to the atmosphere? dark…

2. In scene 1, lines 80-107, what does Horatio say about Prince Fortinbras of Norway? He is planning an attack on Denmark. He creates his own army. 3. In scene 2, lines 14-16, for what does Claudius express “thanks” ?…

What exposition is provided in this scene? Include an explanation of the quarrel norway? Denmark fears attack by Norway b/c King Hamlet killed K. Fortinbras over a piece of land-Princel.F wants revenge What atmosphere is created by this scene? How?…