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Claudius tells Laertes there are 2 reasons why he has not ordered Hamlet killed. What are those reasons? Because Gertrude and the people love him Claudius suggests a duel between Laertes and Hamlet, but that type of duel usually is…

How is Ophelia being used by Claudius and Polonius in dealing with their Hamlet problem? Polonius uses Ophelia as bait in order to determine the validity of Hamlet’s madness. Describe Hamlet’s contradictory ideas about death as expressed in the soliloquy…

1. What instructions is Ophelia given at the beginning of this scene? To bump into Hamlet so Polonius, Claudius, and Gertrude can overhear their conversation. 2. How is Hamlet’s harsh treatment of Ophelia in this scene related to his earlier…

What is ironic about Polonius’s statement to Laertes within the context of the advice he gives? “This above all, to thine own self be true.” Polonius advises his son on making a good impression but then contradicts himself What is…

2.2 – Player Pyrrhus’ bleeding sword / Now falls on Priam. 5.2 – Laertes to Hamlet The treacherous instrument is in thy hand, / Unbated and envenomed. 2.2 – Hamlet O vengeance! … I, the son of the dear murder,…

Banquo Is told his sons will be kings Macduff Discovers Duncan’s lifeless body Macbeth Has a vision of a dagger Duncan Rewards Macbeth with a new title Donalbain Flees to ireland Lady Macbeth Plans the logistics of Duncan’s murder Malcolm…

Advances moves forward;moves against another alarum loud frantic, or excited activity; clamor. The sounds of war or warlike activity. the movement of soldiers across stage Aside A piece of dialogue intended for the audience and supposedly not heard by the…

What information does Macbeth gather from the witches’ apparitions? How does this information spur Macbeth to commit more murders? 1.the witches tell him that no man born of a woman can harm him, beware of Macduff, his reign is secure…

There won’t be an essay section on this Test.Be sure to know who said each quote that appears within this quizlet, although there may be one or two that don’t appear in it. … Macbeth was written by _____ and…

About the witches (4 points) 1. their “strange intelligence” and ability to predict the future gives them power over humans. However, when they’re planning to harm the sea captain, they say his ship “cannot be lost” which hints their power…