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Denmark’s a prison. Hamlet to Rosencrantz and GuildensternHamlet feels that he is unable to escape the pressures of Denmark. He is alone, and many things happen that affect his life. He feels a sense of powerlessness over his own life.…

Von Goethe: Religion “All duties seem holy for Hamlet” Swinburne: Hamlet’s character “The single characteristic of Hamlet’s innermost nature is by no means irresolution or hesitation…but rather the strong conflux of contending forces.” Bradley: Religion “Hamlet is unable to carry…

Summary -polonius hides behind the arras to overhear Hamlet’s conversation with his mother and pays with his life -Hamlet confronts Gertrude with her guilt and only the ghost can put an end to his tirade of abuse What rude responses…

The saying, “love makes the World go round.” means that love is the motivation behind all human action. True Which are parts of the temple pattern? Judgment; Creation; Long Journey; Garden Just as God loved all his children and therefore…

Which line shows Marcellus’ devotion to his master? “liegemen to the Dane” What line shows what side Horatio is on? “friends to this ground” Who has to take Francisco’s place as guard? “Bernardo has my place” What time is the…

“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark” Marcellus’ statement at the beginning of the play to the corruption in Denmark “Leperous distilment” The poison Claudius pours into Old Hamlet’s ear “This physic but prolongs thy sickly days” Hamlet characterises…

How does the king show selfishness when he finds out about Polonius being dead? He talks about sending Hamlet away. Not taking care of Polonius or caring that he’s dead What does Gertrude say about Hamlet killing Plolonius? He killed…

Who first saw the ghost? Marcellus and Bernardo Who saw the ghost the second time? Horatio, Marcellus, and Bernardo What did Horatio and the guards do? They went to let Hamlet know When should ghosts not be able to roam…

Before the play is performed, Hamlet has a long conversation with the First Player. What is he telling the player? He’s coaching him What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do during the play’s performance? watch Claudius Who asks Hamlet to…

Who joins Bernardo, the watchman, on his watch of the castle? marcellus and horatio What do Marcellus and Bernardo want to show Horatio? a ghost What proves to Horatio that the ghost is that of King Hamlet? his armor How…