Hamlet Act 1 Scene 2

What 2 events does Claudius describe? marriage, Hamlet’s death
What is the Prince of Norway’s name? Ortinbras
Who is Claudius? King of Denmark and Hamlet’s uncle
What is Hamlet’s mother’s name? Gertrude
Which two characters is Laertes related to? Poloius, Ophelia
When the audience first sees Claudius, he gives a speech about the current situation in Denmark and then speaks to Hamlet about his behavior. What does Claudius say to Hamlet at this early point in the play?
During his first soliloquoy, what does Hamlet say about his mother? She forgot about his father too quickly
Before Hamlet hears about the ghost, how does he feel about Claudius? Doesn’t trust him
How does Horatio describe the ghost to Hamlet? He looks like his father
What does Hamlet say when he first hears about the ghost? Wants to meet him a talk to him
Before he has seen the ghost, how does Hamlet describe his parent’s marriage? Good
Early in the play, what country does Claudius send messengers to? Norway