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What does Polonius say that causes Claudius to feel guilty? Polonius states:”People act devoted to God to mask their bad deeds.” What does Hamlet question in this scene? He contemplates whether it is better to be dead rather than to…

.”But I have that within which passeth show…” Who said it: Hamlet says this. What’s Hamlet saying? He is saying what is inside of me goes beyond my clothes. It isn’t just me looking depressed. I truly am melancholy. “A…

Where does Act 5 begin? a cemetery at Elsinore who does act 5 begin with a grave digger and a church official what are the two debating? whether or not Ophelia is allowed to have a christian burial because she…

Theme: Corruption Hamlet becomes more corrupt when he starts plotting to kill Claudius, Claudius was a already corrupt when he killed his brother and sent spies to watch Hamlet, Claudius suspects Laertes of not loving his father and just faking…

2 – Gender Roles in Elizabethan Society “Spinsterhood was unheard of; women who didn’t get married fell into destitution and were labeled witches.” 2 – Gender Roles in Elizabethan Times “Of course, by today’s standards, Elizabethan society’s treatment ofwomen was…

What is Lady Macbeth doing when Act 5 begins? sleepwalking Who witnesses Lady Macbeth sleepwalking? attendant (gentlewoman, and a doctor What does Lady Macbeth appear to be doing as she is sleepwalking? washing blood off her hands What is the…

who is Lady Macduff speaking with at the beginning of the scene and what are they speaking about? speaking with ross asking why her husband left in such a hurry if he wasnt a traitor what two contrasting things does…

Exposition Generals Banquo and Macbeth lead Duncan’s army to victory over the King of Norway. Rising Action Macbeth and Banquo meet the Weird Sisters, who prophesize that Macbeth will someday be King. Rising Action Lady Macbeth goads Macbeth into agreeing…

Malcolm: I would the friends we miss were safe arrived. -Look at young Siward and command him to be taken off stage- Siward: Some must go off: And yet, by these I see, So great a day as this is…

Loyalty shown in country – Macduff is loyal to Scotland. He chooses to go to England and ask Malcolm to defend his country instead of protecting his family- He’d rather leave Scotland the see it ruled by a bad king…