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WHO IS HAVING THE CONVERSATION”That father lost, lost his, and the survivor bound 90In filial obligation for some termTo do obsequious sorrow: but to perseverIn obstinate condolement is a courseOf impious stubbornness; ’tis unmanly grief;It shows a will most incorrect…

Payton Kreger Hamlet “Hamlet speaks of his mother’s sin as a blister on the ‘fair forehead of an innocent love’ ” (Surgeon 209). This quote states that Hamlet disapproved of his mother’s actions. It is believed that her actions and…

According to the second gravedigger, why is Ophelia, who committed suicide, being given a christian burial? Because the king demanded it What characterizes the gravedigger’s answers when Hamlet questions him? He had grave humor (jokes about being dead/graves) In the…

Hamlet Prince of Denmark, Main character (duh), nephew of Claudius, son of Gertrude. Studied at University of Wittenberg. Hates uncle for scheming plans and hates his mother for her quickness to marry his uncle. Not a happy person. Dies by…

What do rosencrantz and guildenstern report to the king and queen about their success with hamlet They were unsuccessful to find out what was wrong What plan do the king and polonius devise to test whether or not the cause…

“O that this too too solid flesh will melt” First Soliloquy; Act 1, Scene 2; Contemplates suicide but doesn’t want to be separate from father. Hamlet mulls over death of his father and the quick remarrying of his mother (talks…

Where did Shakespeare get his facts? Raphael Holinshed’s “Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland” Why did he use witches? Everyone was superstitious at the time Where was Macbeth first performed? Hampton Court House in 1606 for King James I How…

What is the first apparation, and what does it say? Armed head, “Beware Macduff” What is the second apparation, and what does it tell Macbeth? Why does Macbeth feel he can ignore the first apparition’s warning? Bloody child, “None of…

Is Macbeth happy after he kills Duncan? No Who finds Duncan’s body and announces his death? Macduff What did Macbeth do to Duncan’s guards? Why? Killed them, He was so angry at them for killing Duncan At the end of…

plight Definition: a condition, state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate onePart of Speech: nounAntonym: benefit, good fortune sooth Definition: truth, reality, or factPart of Speech: nounAntonym: lie, deception flout Definition: to treat with disdain, scorn, or contempt; scoff…