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Who is Claudius? King of Denmark and Hamlet’s Uncle. Who is Polonius? Counsellor of the King. Who is Laertes? Son of Polonius. What is the opening line of the play? “Who’s there?” Where is Act 1, Scene 1 set? On…

whats the specific job polonius gives to reyanaldo at the beginning of this scene? go and ask people about laertes and mention stuff like drinking and partying to spy on him describe what hamlet does when he enters ophelia’s room.…

Hamlet is first Tragedy Historia Danica (1200) Old Scandinavian legend. Written down by Saxo Grammaticus Histoires Tragiques (1576) -Set in pre-christianity era-Hamlet clearly ACTS mad-Madness is much more eccentric (Crowns a bird)-Gertrude is clearly guilty and repents-Act IV takes place…

on what mission does Polonius send Reynaldo? polonius sends Reynaldo to spy on Laertes who is studying music in Paris. Don’t forget to see what he’s up to with your own eyes, dont trust gossip, and give him his money…

Laertes ___ is Polonius’ son Ophelia ___ is Polonius’ daughter Horatio ___ is Hamlet’s friend and fellow student 8 ___ characters die during the course of the play hawk handsaw When the wind is from the south, Hamlet claims to…

‘Tis sweet and commendable in your nature,Hamlet, to give these mourning duties to your father,But you must know your father lost a father,That father lost, lost his, and the survivor boundIn filial obligation for some termTo do obsequious sorrow. Claudius;…

Act 1 (Scene 1). In scene 1, the reader is formally introduced to Francisco and Bernardo (both of them are guards). Francisco leaves when Horatio and Marcellus both enter the scene. Then, Bernardo discusses with Horatio and Marcellus, about the…

Speaker Claudius Who says: “The harlot’s cheek, beautied with plastering art, Is not more ugly to the thing that helps it Than is my deed to my most painted word: O heavy burden!” In an aside, Claudius shows the first…

Who does Polonious ask to spy on his son? Reynaldo What methods of spying does he instruct? To find his friends, make up evil lies about Laertis to find the truth, accuse him of doing evil things Sum up how…

Where is the beginning of Act 5 taking place? A graveyard Who is the grave being dug for? Ophelia Who are the clowns? Gravediggers/drunkards/ low class Why are they arguing if Ophelia committed suicide or not? If she committed suicide…