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Who was asked to join the guards in Act I, scene i to prove that there was a ghost? Horatio Who was the original King of Denmark? Who is the King of Denmark now? King Hamlet (Old Hamlet; Hamlet’s dad);…

Aeneas hero of the Trojan War, founder of Rome Cyclops one eye, son of Poseidon, blinded by Odyseus Damon/ Pythias Represented unwavering friendship and sacrifice, In Greek mythology, these were two inseparable friends who would lay down their lives for…

H – To be or not to be 58.3.1 Antithesis H – Th’oppressor’s wrong, the proud man’s contumely, The pangs of disprized love, the law’s delay, The insolence of office and the spurns That patient merit of th’unworthy takes’ 70.3.1…

Who is the first speaker of the play? Bernardo How does Claudius plan to kill Hamlet poisoning during a fencing match Who begs the king’s favor to return to France? Laertes Name of poison that killed King Hamlet Hecona School…

All that lives must die, passing through nature to eternity (Act 1 Scene 2) Gertrude to Hamlet comforting him over Old Hamlet’s death Oh most wicked speed, to post with such dexterity to incestuous sheets!/ It is not and cannot…

Entreat (v) To beg Assail (V) Attack violently, assault (normally verbally) Brazen (adj.) shameless, impudent; made of brass Emulate (v) to copy; to try to excel Mettle (n) strength; courage; endurance Portentous (adj) of momentous or ominous significance; (v)= to…

What is ironic about Polonius’ attempt to learn about Laertes’ life in Paris? If Reynaldo follows Polonius’ instructions, he will essentially ruin Laertes’ reputation while trying to gather information. Why would Polonius immediately jump to the conclusion that Hamlet is…

What do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern report to the king and queen about their success with Hamlet? they have failed to find the reason for his madness What plan do the king and Polonius devise to test whether or not the…

What news do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern report that pleases Claudius? They told him that Hamlet wanted to see the play with him What reason does Ophelia give for returning Hamlet’s presents? Gifts have no meaning if the person giving them…

“But in the gross and scope of mine opinion / This bodes some strange eruption to our state.” Horatio to Marcellus; he is foreshadowing “Why this same strict and most observant watch / So nightly toils the subject of the…