Hamlet Intro & Acts 1-2

The King of Norway commands Prince Fortinbras NOT to attack Denmark. He asks Denmark to

Who is a foil for Hamlet?

What is the inciting incident in the story?

Who says “I am pigeon-livered and lack gall"?

Ophelia says Hamlet has “made many tenders of his affection.” Polonius tells her to “tender yourself more dearly."

Why has Claudius summoned Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

This type of play involves a noble character whose downfall is caused by fate and his/her own flaws.

In Soliloquy #3, Hamlet

What does Hamlet mean when he says "I am too much in the sun"?

Two consecutive rhyming lines. Usually ends a scene.

During most of Shakespeare's life, the ruling family in England was the

“Your bait of falsehood takes this carp of truth” is an example of

This established religion was shaken in 1517 when Martin Luther's 95 Theses started the

A character says one thing but means something else.

Movement during the 14th-17th Centuries that involved a rebirth of knowledge in a variety of fields.

When the ghost motions for Hamlet to follow him, Horatio holds him back. He does this because

For most of Shakespeare's life, the ruler of England was

What is the juxtaposition between scenes 1 & 2?

Act 1, scene 1 includes exposition. What do we learn from the guards?

Ophelia tells her father about Hamlet’s odd behavior, which includes all of these EXCEPT

When citing a play, how do you give the reference?

In Freytag’s Pyramid for mapping out a story, all of Act 2 contains

Laertes advises his sister Ophelia not to fall in love with Hamlet. Why?

This type of play involves misunderstandings and obstacles for young lovers to overcome.

What arrangement does Hamlet make with Player 1?

The ghost of King Hamlet tells his son that he is not at peace. Why not?

During Shakespeare's time, the theater was a major source of entertainment for ...

What does Hamlet hope to accomplish with the play?

Shakespeare's plays can be divided into 3 categories:

A reference to something outside of the literary work.

King Henry VIII declared himself the head of this church in 1533 when the pope refused to grant him a divorce.

According to the Great Chain of Being, the person/people closest to God were

A play on words that involves multiple meanings.

In his second soliloquy, Hamlet vows to avenge his father. His plan is to

Shakespeare was born in which town?

They talk about dreams, which are a recurring idea in the play. This is an example of a

King Claudius is drinking and partying. Hamlet says that this custom

This is placing two unlike things next to each other to create a contrast.

Horatio tells Hamlet, “My lord, I came to see your father’s funeral.” Hamlet responds, “I think it was to see …

Ophelia responds that she will keep his advice close to her heart, but

“Foul deeds will rise/Though all the earth o’erwhelm them, to men’s eyes.” This is an example of

Polonius says “Brevity is the soul of wit.” This is ...

During this period, theaters did not have much scenery, but they often had good

The audience knows something that a character does not know.

Where one goes to "work off" their sins before going to heaven.

Polonius, an advisor to the King, gives his son Laertes this advice:

One character is talking but others are on stage.

The Renaissance emphasized that human nature is

Claudius also urges Hamlet to stop his “unmanly grief” and

Hamlet calls Polonius “Jephthah,” which is an allusion to

After Elizabeth I died, her successor was this person, who led to the creation of the United Kingdom.

This child of Henry VIII was called "The Virgin Queen" because she considered herself married to England.

This is a character who provides a contrast to the protagonist.

Theaters were often closed because of

One character is speaking alone on stage.

For centuries, kings were succeeded by their firstborn son. This is called...

The Player's speech about Pyrrhus (son of Achilles) killing King Priam of Troy to avenge his father is an allusion to

Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

What does Hamlet mean when he says “I am but mad north-north-west”?

In his speech, Claudius says

Who do the guards ask to join their watch?

Two or more characters are speaking on stage.

This is when the story begins in the middle of the action.

In Shakespeare's time, marrying a brother's widow was considered

King Henry VIII is best known for

This child of Henry VIII killed over 200 people in an attempt to reinstate Catholicism.

The official religion in England (and most of Europe) for centuries was

A conversation between characters that involves quick, witty dialogue.

Shakespeare wrote a total of ___ plays.

A funny character who provides a break from the heavy mood of a tragedy.

Polonius sends his servant Reynaldo to France in order to

What is significant about the play Hamlet?

Hamlet is dressed all in black because

In his professional life, Shakespeare was a(n)

Polonius forbids Ophelia to see Hamlet. The audience knows why Ophelia will suddenly stop talking to him. This is called

Hamlet tells Rosencrantz and Guildenstern that Denmark is a

What happens is the opposite of what readers expect.

In Act 1, scene 2, how long has it been since King Hamlet died?

Polonius comments that “Though this be madness, yet there is method in ‘t.” This means that

Which of these lines illustrates the values of the Renaissance?

Multiple characters are on stage, and one character says something the others do not hear.

Gertrude asks Hamlet to “cast thy nighted color off” because

In the Globe Theater, the people who paid 1 cent and stood for the entire show were called

Hamlet personifies Fortune (Luck) as a

Hamlet acts crazy and insults Polonius by suggesting that he is