| Summarize the King’s soliloquy in the beginning of this scene. | The King, Claudius, talks about how his brother, Hamlet, has died. As a result, he is left to take the throne. |
| What does Laertes want to do? | Study abroad |
| Why does the King send Cornelius and Voltemand to Norway? | To do business for the King. (Possibly spy) |
| What three main comments does Claudius make to Hamlet? | Claudius tells Hamlet that:-He is his son-He is next to take the throne-He should get over his father’s death |
| Why won’t Claudius let Hamlet go off to study with Laertes? | He is afraid that Hamlet will return with an army and steal the throne. |
| What comments does Gertrude make to Hamlet? | Gertrude doesn’t want Hamlet to leave Denmark. |
| Paraphrase Hamlets first soliloquy. | He is upset because:-He cannot leave Denmark (he feels trapped)-His father is dead-His mother married his uncle so hastily (disturbing) |
| What does Horatio tell Hamlet? | There is a Ghost that looks like King Hamlet walking around at night! |
| How does Hamlet react to Horatio’s news? | He is intrigued. He wants to see the ghost for himself and find out what the situation is. |
Hamlet: Act I – scene ii
September 9, 2019