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1. In what way do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern serve as barometers for the development of Hamlet’s character as the play continues? They are treated as annoyances while Hamlet contemplates revenge, but the more he engages in orchestrating hid plan for…

hamlet prince of denmark claudius king of denmark and hamlets uncle gertrude claudius wife and hamlets mother and the queen of denmark the ghost ghost of hamlets father, the late king polonius councillor to the king, ophelias and laertes´father laertes…

anachronism Something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred. anxiety stress and fear that something bad will happen apparition The appearance of a ghostlike figure. “I was recalled to the present by the apparition of…

what two tasks does polonius ask reynaldo to accomplish on his trip to paris? 1) find info on laertes 2)give laertes money Describe Polonius’s plans on finding out how Laertes is behaving in France have reynaldo ask around indirectly “Your…

ill poor in quality employment the condition of having paid work quick those who are living mad mentally ill; insane jester professional joker or fool at a medieval court profane relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or…

King Duncan King of Scotland, killed by Macbeth, has two sons; Malcolm and Donalbain Macbeth Married to Lady Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King of Scotland, killed King Duncan, becomes King after Duncan’s sons run away, sees Banquo…

“Fair is foul and foul is fair” The Witches (their philosophy) “He unseam’d him from the nave to the chops” The bloody Sergeant’s description of Macbeth’s killing of the rebel Macdonwald “What, can the devil speak true?” Banquo’s reaction when…

Who is the main character in the play? Macbeth is the main character in the play. Describe the setting of the play? The play takes place in medieval Scotland. For most of the book, the weather is poor, and it…

2. What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? He calls him “valiant Cousin! Worthy gentleman!” This is ironic, being said to the manwho will be his murderer. 3. Who is sentenced to death? The Thane…

What is the point of the first scene literally in reference to the whole play? to set the scene as creepy. Everything is not what it seems… What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? Valiant…