How is distance between the dead and living worlds shown within the scene? (Hamlet’s scepticism). | “Wither wilt thou lead me? Speak, I’ll go no further…” |
How is the strength of Hamlet’s bond to his father shown through a sense of physicality and desperation for remembrance? | “mark me” |
Which quote demonstrates the Ghost providing Hamlet with spiritual escapism from the ‘Prison’ of Elsinore by providing him with a purpose? | “…I with wings as swift As meditation… May sweep to my revenge.” |
How does the Ghost continue the motif of the Garden of Eden/ inevitable downfall? | “The serpent that did sting thy father’s lifeNow wears his crown.” |
How does the Ghost compare Gertrude to Eve? | “seduce… my most seeming virtuous queen.” |
How does the Ghost most obviously allude to the Fall? | “O Hamlet, what a falling off was there…” |
How does the Ghost indicate the possible morality of Gertrude, defeated by her own corruption? (imagery of a Rose). | “…those thorns that in her bosom lodge…” |
Which quote details the circumstances of the Ghosts murder, also acting as a euphemism for deception? | “…in the porches of my ears did pour the leperous distilment…” |
How does Hamlet demonstrate his anger with Gertrude over Claudius, because of the certainty of her betrayal? | “O most pernicious woman… smiling damned villain.” |
Which quote demonstrates a contrast from the previous exchanges and thus Hamlet’s internal conflict and thus possible corruption? | “O cursed spite, That I was ever born to set it right…” |
Which quote demonstrates Horatio’s attachment to reality and not to the realm of appearance? | “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” |
HAMLET- Act 1, Scene 5 KEY QUOTES
September 2, 2019