Hamlet Unit Review

Fortinbras Seeks to avenge the death of the King of Norway
Ophelia Commits suicide by drowning
Kills Hamlet to avenge his/her father Laertes
Polonius Spies on Hamlet and reports to Claudius
Gertrude Enters an incestuous marriage, betraying a dead spouse
King Hamlet Kills the King of Norway
Claudius Murders the King of Denmark
Hamlet Kills Laertes and Polonius
A Tragedy A drama that treats in a serious and dignified style the sorrowful or terrible events encountered or caused by a heroic individual.
The setting of the play of Hamlet Denmark
A speech given by a character alone on the stage that reveals thoughts soliloquy
characters who have opposite traits. Character foils
thematic statement for the play Hamlet Unnatural deeds can be the source of all conflict.
character foil for Hamlet Laertes
He is Hamlet’s uncle How is Claudius related to Hamlet before marrying Gertrude?
Ophelia comes across as sweet, innocent, and submissive
ghost asks Hamlet to avenge his death by _______________________ Killing Claudius.
conceal his attempts to get information regarding Claudius’s guilt Hamlet pretends to be insane in order to
What reason does Polonius give for Hamlet’s madness? He loves Ophelia.
Who does Claudius ask to keep an eye on Hamlet? Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Claudius killed King Hamlet by pouring poison in his ——– ear.
Hamlet does not kill Claudius while Claudius is praying because Hamlet does not want Claudius to go to heaven, and thinks if he kills him while he is praying he will.
The characteristic of Polonius that most directly led to his death is …… his nosiness and meddling
Laertes and Hamlet are alike in that both seek revenge for their father’s deaths
Laertes will stab him in a duel, Claudius will give him a drink with poison, Laertes will poison the tip of his sword and stab Hamlet How do Claudius and Laertes plan to kill Hamlet?