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Horatio is described as being “scholar” and is clearly skeptical of the ghost. What is his function in the opening scene of the play?
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He convinces the audience of the authenticity of the ghost. He is sceptical but he soon “trembles” and looks “pale”
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What is a quote that shows Horatio is sceptical
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“Haratio say ‘tis our fantasy”
3
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“sick at __”
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heart
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Before the ghost enters, Francisco says he is “sick at heart”. What mood does this create at the beginning of the play?
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-it is an illusion to the sense of grief kingdom is in mourning which shows old hamlet was cherished.
-a feeling of tired as they are constantly on guard as they are anticipating an attack from Denmark
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What might we suggest about Haratio’s description of the ghost as a presence that “bodes some strange eruption to out state”
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That is a threat and is evil foreshadowing the doom and spiritual threat the spirit will bring
omen or catalyst for tradegy
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What is the play’s openings words
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Who’s there
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What might be the significance of the play’s openings words “who’s there” what theme do these words introduce, that is developed as the scene and the play continues
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Shakespeare establishes Denmark as a place of anxiety and threat by opening in en-media-res. He establishes themes of ambiguity
and uncertainty
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How is the ghost presented ambigiously? Pick out at least 3 quotes that present the ghost in different ways
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“it harrows me with fear”
“together with that fair and warlike form”
“like a guilty thing upon a fearful summons”
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What is the technique in “fair and warlike form” and why is it used
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antithesis to create doubt and uncertainty
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What questions does “like a guilty thing upon a fearful summons” arise
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is the ghost in purgatory or hell
the king was good so was it the king or no
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What does the quotations “young fortinbras of unproved mettle hot and full” imply about him?
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He is fueled by revenge, filled with rage and is impulsive
young fortinbras is a very medieval man ready to charge into battle immediately
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“young Fortinbras of ___ mettle __ and full”
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unproved
hot
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T.S elliot said “ the __ scene of Hamlet is ____ ___ as that of any play ever written”
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opening
well constructed
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How can T.S elliot critic be used “ the __ scene of Hamlet is ____ ___ as that of any play ever written”
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suggest why the opening scene is good so foreshadows the destruction caused by omen
established Denmark as under threat
creates an ambiguous presentation of the ghost
talk about why it is good- en media res and uses Harotio to present the expostion
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What did Aristotle say “The aim of tragedy is to __ sensations of __ and __”
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arose
pity
fear
16
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What genre is Hamlet
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tragedy
17
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Who was Shakespeare very inspired by (a roman playwright)
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seneca one of the main writers for the convention of tragedy
18
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What was different about Seneca’s tragedy and Hamlet?
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Seneca’s play had little sense of inner self and were violent unlike Shakespeare who used soliloquys so the audience spent time getting to know the suffering characters endured emotionallyW
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What play does Hamlet heavily borrow from?
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Thomas Kyd’s ‘The Spanish Tragedy’ which is also has a ghost, revenge and a character called Horatio
20
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What happens in Act 1, scene 1?
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guards are changing over and are on edge
ghost appears and won’t speak
Denmark is prepping for war as old hamlet had died and young Fortinbras is seeking revenge
21
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What act passed in 1542?
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the witchcraft act
22
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What was the witchcraft act?
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in 1542 witchcraft was punishable by death
23
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What pamphlet did James I write and what did it warn?
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Daemonologie warning against black magic
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Why is the beginning of Hamlet starting with a ghost an effective way for Shakespeare to engage the audience>
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thye were both fearful and facinated by magic and the supernatural
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Why was the 1600s a time of political uncertainty and fear?
it was unclear who would inherit Queen Elizabeth's crown when she died as she refused to name an heir which caused anxiety
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How did Elizabeth's rule contrast her father Henry 8?
her rule represented a time of peace after a time of previous turmoil caused by her father breaking away from the catholic church
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Which character might be influenced by Elizabeth and why?
Claudius as he wanted a diplomatic rule compared to his brother's violent rule (Elizabeth had a peaceful rule compared to fathers)
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Why does Shakespeare set the play in Denmark?
explore controversial issues and avoid censorship from the Bishop's Ban
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"Though yet of Hamlet ___ dear brother's death" - Claudius Act 1 Scene 2
our
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Why does Claudius open his speech by stating "Though yet of Hamlet ___ dear brother's death" Act 1 Scene 2
grief is the first thing on his mind and to show respect towards his brother
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What are some quotes that show Claudius using plural pronouns in Act 1, scene 2
our hearts in grief
we with wisest sorrow think of him
our dear brother's death
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Why does Shakespeare repeatedly use plural pronouns in Claudius speech? Act 1 Scene 2
Shakespeare repeatedly uses plural pronouns to establish Claudius as a good leader by uniting his people and country as one, making him appear for the people.
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Claudius' speech is structured using iambic pentameter. Why does Shakespeare use this? Act 1 Scene 2
Shakespeare uses iambic pentameter for royal people to demonstrate they should be respected, and they are articulate individuals
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"with an ____ and a ___ eye" - Claudius Act 1 Scene 2
auspicious
dropping
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In using metaphors such as "with an ____ and a ___ eye" how does Claudius wish to be percieved?
Shakespeare uses antithesis to present Claudius as a conflicted character perhaps it is too crafted almost rehearsed
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What are some quotes in Act 1 scene 2 that present Claudius as conflicted?
"with an auspicious and a dropping eye"
"mirth in funeral and with dirge in marriage"
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How does Claudius' approach to the threat of Young Fortinbras present him as a different king to Old Hamlet?
in the film interpretation he rips paper and says "so much for him" as a power move making him seem dismissive to the threat giving a diplomatic approach
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"Claudius shows __ sign of being an ___ ___ and king" - Knight
every
excellent
diplomat``
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How can you use the critic "Claudius shows every sign of being an excellent diplomat and king"
argue he's a good leader as he is rational and logical
argue according to a medieval mindset he is potentially weak
argue to be a good leader you have to be immoral and corrupt, cunning and insincere
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Why does Shakespeare have Hamlet dressed in black in Act 1 scene 2?
Shakespeare’s use of costume shows how Hamlet is in mourning displaying his emotions publicly demonstrating the Renaissance man. Hamlet is a foil to Young Fortinbras who responds to his fathers death with rage
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What does Hamlet’s comment of ‘a little more kin and less than kind’ suggest how he sees the new relationship between Claudius and his mother Gertrude
Hamlet disapproves the unification of his uncle and mother’s marriage viewing it as unnatural and incest demonstrating his disapproval. Links to divine right of kings as Claudius being king is unnatural
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How does Shakespeare present the relationship between Hamlet and his mother? QUOTES
“Seems, madam? Nay it is. I know not seem”
“For they are actions that a man might play; but I have that within which passes show”
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Analyse “Seems, madam? Nay it is. I know not seem”
Genuine grief and suggestion his mothers grief is a facade
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“ A little more than ___ and less than ___” Act 1 scene 2
Kin
Kind
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“___ madam. Nay it is. I know not ___” Act 1 scene 2
Seems
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Who may Gertrude be influenced by explain why
Mary Queen of Scots as like Gertrude she failed to observe a proper mourning period following her husbands death
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How does Shakespeare contrast the tempo of Hamlet's lines compared to the previous rhythm of Claudius' speech? act 1 scene 2
Despite being in iambic pentameter Hamlet's speech is more erratic Shakespeare shows this through the use of caesura to create an erratic rhythm to communicate Hamlet's genuine grief contrasting the contrived grief of Claudius
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"Hyperion to a __" - Hamlet first soliloquy
satyr
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What does the phrase "Hyperion to a satyr" suggest about how Hamlet sees his father and Claudius differently?
claudius is seen as an unworthy king and is also described as lustful, Shakespeare is highlight the incestous
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Why is old hamlet compare to hercules?
could be self deprecation for Hamlet as he lacks masculinity and isn't a worthy king Hercules is a symbol of strength
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"most _ speed! To post with such dexterity to _ _"- hamlet first soliloquy
wicked
incestuous sheets
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What is the technique used in "most wicked speed! To post with such dexterity to incestuous sheets"- hamlet
and what is the effet?
sibilance to emphasise disgust towards mother shaming her for her sexual behaviour
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What is the body politik?
Elizabethan belief in the body politick was the idea that the kingdom functioned like a body. Each part had a specific role o ensure harmony. This concept justified hierachal system and emphasised obedience to the ruler for the well being of nation
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"too too _ flesh would melt" - Hamlet first soliloquy
sullied (means soiled)
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How does "too too sullied flesh would melt" - Hamlet first soliloquy link to the body politik
Claudius and mothers actions have contaminated himself making him corrupt
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"tis an _ garden that grows to seed; things _ and _ in nature" - hamlet first soliloquy
unweeded
rank
gross
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What is the technique used in "tis an _ garden that grows to seed; things _ and _ in nature" - hamlet first soliloquy and what is it talking about?
semantic field of decay and contamination
denmark
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What type of lover did Queen Elizabeth portray herself as and why?
a Petrarchan lover who makes herself beautiful and desirable to give her a degree of power
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'I know I have but the body of a _ and _ woman; but i have the _ of a king' - queen Elizabeth
weak
feeble
heart
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'I know I have but the body of a _ and _ woman; but i have the _ of a king' - queen Elizabeth
what does this show about ideas of femininity
she attaches her strength to her masculinity rather than femininity, prominent masculine bias. By constructing herself this way it suggest the deeply rooted misogyny she faced as a female figure in a patriarchal system
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How does Shakespeare present Laertes' attitude to Ophelia and her relationship with Hamlet 'A violet in the youth of primy nature' (act 1, scene 3)
Laertes believes hamlet is insincere and is lustful which blooms fast and dies quickly, suggestion of Ophelia being naive
metaphor
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'A ___ in the youth of ___ nature' (act 1, scene 3) - Laertes
violent
primy
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Laertes describes Ophelia's virginity as being ' ___ treasure' (act 1, scene 3)`
chaste
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Laertes describes Ophelia's virginity as being ' chaste treasure' What does Shakespeare suggest about how Laertes defines his sister?(act 1, scene 3)`
Her worth is determined on her purity and suggestion it is a treasure to be won, adhering to the male gaze and objectification of women
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"you have ta'en these __ for true __ which are not __. __ yourself more __' - Polonius Act1 Scene 3
tender
pay
sterling
tender
dearly
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"you have ta'en these tenders for true pay which are not sterling. Tender yourself more dearly' - Pontius Act1 Scene 3
What is significant of how Polonius describes Ophelia's relationship with Hamlet?
Through her relationship with Hamlet she is losing value and her dowry is decreasing conveyed through the semantic field of currency implying her value lies in her purity.
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How does Shakespeare show that Polonius sees his daughter as immature and naive? 3 Quotes Act 1 Scene 3
'think yourself a baby'
'you speak like a green girl'
'springes to catch woodcocks'
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'___ to catch ___ 'Act 1 Scene 3
springes
woodcocks
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'you speak like a __ girl' Act 1 Scene 3
green
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'springes to catch woodcocks' Analyse
implication Hamlet is deceiving Ophelia to sleep with him
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How does Ophelia respond to her fathers command that she does not 'give words or talk with lord Hamlet' Act 1 Scene 3
' I shall obey, my lord'
use of address and religious imagery shows power imbalance deifying her dad. In Branagh 1996 film pushes her into confession stall showing filial duty.
Final words of scene emphatic of total submission
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How is Ophelia presented when she says ' Do not.. show me the steep way to heaven.. whilst... the primrose path of dalliance treads' Act 1 Scene 3
Ophelia shows awareness to hypocrisy of men who preach purity yet do the opposite themselves.
Perhaps she gives short answers to be dismissive of men
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Ophelia is deprived of thought, ___ and ___'
- Showalter
sexuality
language
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'In Shakespeare's society, the ideal female is _ for her _,beauty and _' -Rogers
cherished
youth
purity
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'...women are either __ __ __ or __ __ and the deciding factor is nearly always _' -McGrory
innocent maiden saint
loathsome sinners
sex
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“You will observe Ophelia’s ___ and __ answer to the __ speech of Laertes the natural __ of innocence’ - Coleridge
Short
General
Long
Carelessness
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In act 1: scene 4, why does Shakespeare has hamlet call his own people ‘drunkards, with swinish phrase’ despite being ‘native’
Foreshadows the chaos and destruction
Presents hamlet as an outsider showing Claudius’ influence on Denmark body politik
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Quote for ghost ambiguity which uses antithesis in Act 1:Scene 4
'Be thou a spirit of health of a goblin damn'd Bring thee airs from heaven or blasts from hell'
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analyse 'What if it tempt you toward the flood, my lord' Act 1:Scene 4
suggest ghost is devilish and will lead Hamlet towards his death and madness. Ghost as a catalyst
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'What if it ___ you toward the __, my lord' Act1;Scene 4
tempt
flood
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How is the supernatural presented when Hamlet says 'My fate cries out' Act 1;scene 4
idea of catalyst and supernatural as a powerful omen.
'My fate' shows Hamlets loyalty towards ghost due to filial duty
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Which writer, protestant, argued that ghosts were devils in disguise?
Ludwig Lavater
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Which religion believes that souls are in puragatory?
catholics
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'speak I am ___ to hear' Act1 scene 5
bound
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Analyse Hamlets relationship with father in 'speak i am bound to hear' Act 1 Scene 5
filial duty and feels obliged
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'List, lit, O list/If thou didst ever thy __ father _' Act 1 Scene 5
dear
love
presents the ghost as manipulative raises questions if ghost is devilish
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How does Shakespeare present Hamlet when he tells the ghost 'Haste me to know't that I... May sweep to my revenge' Act 1; Scene 5
presents Hamlet as a medieval man similar to Young Fortinbras presenting filial duty, however he doesn't act in this way in a short amount of lines he switches 'antic disposition'
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What are the connotations of the image used by the ghost to describe Claudius 'a serpent stung me'
biblical imagery implying Claudius is evil and plotting.
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'__ like skin' Act 1 Scene 5
lazar
ghost as an omen
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Why does Shakespeare have Hamlet refer to his father's instruction as 'thy commandments'? Act 1:scene 5
present hamlet as obedient as he has a filial duty towards his father almost deification of father as religious people follow commandments
Hamlet following role of avenging prince following revenge tradegy conventions
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How does Shakespeare manipulate line length in order to reflect the power dynamic between the ghost and Hamlet in Act 1 scene 5
ghost's verbosity indicates his power over Hamlet
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3 Quotes linked to idea of Body Politick in act 1 scene 5
'let not the royal bed of Denmark be a couch for luxury and damned incest'
'incestuous adulterous beast'
'so the whole ear of Denmark... is rankly abus'd'
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Analyse 'so the whole ear of Denmark... is rankly abus'd'
synecdoche
contaminated image
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'O most __ woman!' Hamlet Act 1 scene 5
pernicious
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Analyse O most pernicious woman Act 1 Scene 5
deep hatred towards woman
first goal is reform his mother and save his mum for sin before avenging father
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'All __ seem ___ to Hamlet' - Van Goethe
duties
holy
97
How can you use all duties seem holy to hamlet?
duty to save mum from sin
filial duty
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'Hamlet is rather an ___ than an agent'- Johnson
instrument
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What was Elizabeth I labelled as by the pope
heretic
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Who was the lead behind Elizabeth's complex spy network?
Francis Walsingham , William Cecil
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Polonius instructs reynaldo to ‘put on him what forgeries you please’ act two scene one how does Shakespeare present Polonious
As a foolish man as he could easily damage his son’s reputation
As well as scheming and underhand carrying only about his reputation 
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Who may Polonious represent?
Walsingham due to surveillance
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How does Ronaldo respond to Polonious in act two scene one?
‘But my lord that would dishonour him’ as it is immoral
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What is Polonious’s surprising response to Ophelia’s ‘affrighted’ behaviour act 2 scene 1
‘Go we to the king’
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What does Shakespeare reiterate about Polonious as an individual and a parent when he says go wheat to the king after Ophelia’s traumatic experience act two scene one
Perhaps it is a surprising moment of honesty from Polonious as he believes he has caused Hamlet madness however, he could be controlling the damage to present him self-serving by maintaining his position or even bettering his position
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‘Polonius seems to love his___ .. his means to actions however are totally__’-smith
children
corrupt
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What does Claudius and Gertrude say to RosenKratz and Guildernstern to flatter them Act 2:2 ? 
‘Sure, I am two men is not living to whom he more adheres’
We much did long to see you
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How does Shakespeare present Claudius when he flatters Rosenratz and Guildenstern in Act 2;scene 2?
Claudius as duplicitous schemer who is a Machiavellian (good ruler= morally corrupt)
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What is a quote in Act 2;scene 2 that shows how Claudius starts to distance himself from Hamlet, who in Act 1:Scene 2 'our son'
'the head and source of all your son's distemper'
change in pronoun shows how Claudius never cared about Hamlet
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What is a quote in Act 2;scene 2 that shows how Polonius is worried about what he has done and tries to build his rep?
'as of a man faithful and honourable'
' I hold my duty as I hold my soul'
presenting him as scheming as he lies to solidify his rep
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'Polonius has trained his daughter to be __ and __ and is thus able to use her as __ for spying' - Smith
obedient
chaste
bait
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What are the connotations of Hamlet's description of Polonius as a 'fishmonger' Act 2: Scene 2
Elizabethan slang for prostitute implying he treats his daughter as a commodity
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What is significant about Hamlet's comments that, 'To be honest...is to be one man picked out of ten thousand' Act 2: Scene 2
honesty is rare in an Elizabethan society full of surveillance and duplicity
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After Polonius exits the scene, Hamlet mutters 'tedious old fools'. What does Shakespeare suggest here about Hamlet's supposed madnes?
it is repetitive and tiring as he is only being mad for his father
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What does Mack say about Hamlet?
'Hamlet can be privileged in madness to say things about the corruption of human nature'
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How can you use Mack's critic?
patriachal system
surveillance and dishonesty in England
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What is Hamlet's soliloquy in Act 2: Scene 2 about?
he reflects his inability to make a decision and spirals as he doesn't fulfil his role dictated in revenge tragedy the 'avenging prince'
-conflicted between medieval desire to seek revenge however switches back to thinking logically -renaissance man
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The Choleric temperament is part of what Elizabethans belief?
doctors believing certain personality traits stemmed from an excess of specific fluids
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Excess yellow bile in the body was thought to have caused what kind of behaviour?
aggressive
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Why does Hamlet refer to himself as 'a rogue and peasant slave' Act 2: Scene 2
self-deprication as he resent the fact he doesn't take action, not worthy of the role as avenging prince
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What does Shakespeare suggest about how Hamlet sees himself via the metaphor 'I am pigeon-liver'd and lack gall' Act 2: Scene 2
he is weak and not aggressive as he lacks yellow bile(one of 4 humours), establishing himself as a renaissance man who doesn't fulfil his role as a medieval man
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Hamlet feels ashamed that he 'must like a whore unpack my heart with words 'what does Shakespeare present through this simile Act 2: Scene 2
feels emasculated as he takes on the female role of a 'whore' and is dishonourable. He talks rather than acts like whores who speak asking for forgiveness yet don't actually show repentance suggesting Hamlet is locked in a cycle of talking rather than acting
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Why does Shakespeare use the word 'unpregnant' to describe Hamlet's missing motivation Act 2: Scene 2
present him as a feminine man who doesn't fulfil his natural role and goes against filial duty
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Towards the end of Hamlet's soliloquy in Act 2:2, why does Hamlet begin to consider about the nature of the ghost?
state of inner conflict whether it is good or bad
'maybe a devil and the devil hath power T'assume a pleasing shape'
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Why does Hamlet soliloquy in Act2:2 end with a rhyming couplet?
to demonstrate his certainty and he goes back to iambic pentameter emphasising his transition form inaction to deliberate planning
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What is the rhyming couplet of Hamlet's soliloquy in Act2:2
The play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the King
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'Hamlet seems ___ of __ action' - Hazlitt
incapable
deliberate
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'Hamlet's __ is due to ... a form of ___' =- Bradley
delay
melancholy
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How can you use Hazlitt critic 'Hamlet seems ___ of __ action'
hamlet talks to himself more and always lets his logical mindset take over
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How can you use Bradley's critic 'Hamlet's __ is due to ... a form of ___'
yes because he is in grief
no as he not acyting due to logic and thought overthinking is his hamartia
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Hamlet's reflective philosphoical language in his soliloquy might be influenced by what?
renaissance rebirth of questioning and curiosity which is embodied by humanism
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What is humanism?
a philosophy that placed 'man as the measure of all things'
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How is Hamlet presented via Shakespeare's use of parallel phrasing 'to be or not to be that is the question' Act 3:1
articulate and thoughtful individual renaissance man
balanced structure and logical controlled debate
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What does Hamlet mean in 'to be or not to be that is the question!
'to live or not to exist' showing him as melancholic and full of despair uncontrolled emotiosn
135
What is the mataphor Hamlet uses to describe his life and troubles Act1:3
'a sea of troubles'
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What does Shakespeare suggest about how Hamlet sees life ?
a burden and overwhelming he has a burden of his fated role avenging prince
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What does Hamlet suggest about thought and rationality in Act3:1 (quote )
'the native hue of resolution is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought'
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What is suggest in quote'the native hue of resolution is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought' Act3:1
Shakespeare uses colour imagery to show Hamlet's desire to act
the 'pale cast of though' shows his resolve for action being prevented by his thought perhaps he is fearful of death or darmnation preventing his action
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'The single __ of Hamlet's charcter is by no means __ but the strong __ of ___ forces' -Swinbourne
characteristic
hesitation
conflux
contending
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'Hamlet is a __ of __' - Bradley
tradegy
thought
141
Hamlet soliloquy in 3:1 is ' entirely __ by __ and untouched by __' - Newell
motivated
reason
passion
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What does Hamlet say about the nature of Ophelia's 'beauty' will do to her (quote) 3:1
'will sooner transform honestry from what it to a bawd'
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What does Hamlet suggest about Ophelia in 'will sooner transform honestry from what it to a bawd' 3:1
He uses vulgar language to suggest her beauty has corrupted Ophelia she has gone from innocent and pure to a brothel keeper implying shes lost her puirty and is tainted
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What does Hamlet repeatdely instruct to Ophelia in 3:1 and why?
'get thee to a nunnery'
Elizabethan slang for a brothel presenting her as whorishas well as maybe to protect her chastity
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What does Shakespeare suggest about how Hamlet views Ophelia when he metaphorically says 'I have heard of your paintings' 3:1
suggesting she is deceptive abut her purity, and is beautifying herself for others
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How does Hamlet suggest Ophelia presents herself when he says 'you jig and amble, and you lisp, you nickanem God's creatures' 3:1
she upholds a pretentious innocent image and the projection of her innocence is a facade
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How does Shakespeare present Ophelia in this 3:1 in response to Hamlet's attack?
'heavenly power restore him'
'O help him, you sweet heavens'
Shakespeare reestablishes Ophelia as a maiden siant throgh religious language despite Hamlet casting her as a loathsome sinner
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'We can imagine Hamlet's story without ___, but __ literally has no story without Hamlet' - (___)
Ophelia
Edwards
149
In 3:2 what does Hamlet say surrounding Claudius' actions that will prove the ghosts truth?
'If his occulted guilt do not itself unkennel in one speech it is a damned ghost we have seen'
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Who did Polonius say he played on stage in 3:2 what is the significance?
Julius Caesar
shows how Polonius desires power and ties to his egoistical ideas
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What does Gertrude mean when she says 'The lady doth protest too much methinks' 3:2
the woman is being hyperbolic and making too many promises in attempt to justify her own actions
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What does Hamlet and Horatio say that shows their confidence in the ghost?
'ghost's word for 1000 pounds'
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'do you think i am easier to be __ upon than a __' - 3:2 Hamlet
played
pipe
-Hamlet accuses them of betrayal
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'Hamlet is in fact the __ in the __ of the ___ ' -Knight
poison
veins
community
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'Tis now the ___ time of night' -3:2 Hamlet soliloquy
witching
supernatural imagery symbolise transformation Hamlet exhibits a desire to be evil
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'now I could drink __ __' - Hamlet 3:2
hot blood
parallels Young F of 'unimproved mettle hot and full' showing his desire to act and be violent
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'Let not the soul of __ enter this firm __' 3:2 soliloquy
How does Shakespeare present his emotional state?
Nero bosom
Shakespeare presents his emotional state full of intense anger towards his mother as Hamlet shows immense restrain to not let his anger overcome him and kill her. He wants to kill her with words rather than physically,
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'Throughout the play, the __ drama of ___ vies for __ with the __ drama of __' - Adelman
covert
reformation
overt
revenge
159
What was killing a monarch called and why is it so bad especially in Elizabethan society?
regicide as it is blasphemous by disrupting the Great chain of being and the natural order
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Why can Hamlets inaction towards be seen as a Good thing?
as he steers clear of regicide and decided to correct his mothers sin first
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'my offence is __ it smells to __ it hath the __ eldest curse upon't' -Claudius soliloquy 3:3
rank
heaven
primal
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What is Claudius 3:3 referring to in 'my offence is rank it smells to heaven it hath the primal eldest curse upon't'
uses semantic field of disease 'rank' and links to body politick as he is corrupt and committed a blasphemous crime. Religious illusion to Cain and Abel. Cain first murder who killed his brother
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'like a man to __ ___ bound' -Claudius soliloquy 3:3
double business
-he has 2 jobs; faking being moral and criminal sinner
establishes him as a Machevellian ruler
164
What does Shakespeare suggest that Claudius desires when he asks whether there is 'rain enough in the sweet heaven to wash it white as snow'
Claudius desires absolution using colour imagery of white to symbolise purity
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2 quotes in 3:3 for colour imagery about Claudius' sin
'rain enough in sweet heaven to wash it white as snow'
'bosom black as death'
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What is the effect of Claudius saying 'bosom black as death'?
his sins are impossible to wash away
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Why does Shakespeare use repetition when Claudius talks of 'My crown, mine own ambition and my queen' 3:3
hard for Claudius to repent as he wants money, power and status. Tricolon highlights Claudius inability to repent which is the cause of his conflict
168
How does Shakespeare present Claudius when he talks of having a 'heart with strings of steel'
his hardened heart prevents his repentance linking back to the impossibility of his repentance
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'Claudius is not a __, he is ___ ___' - Mabillard
monster
morally weak
170
'Claudius' soliloquy gives the impression of __ __ rather than __ ___ ' - Arnold
rhetorical pageantry
sincere contrition
-implying Claudius' speech is full of fake remorse
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'I, his sole son, do this same __ send to __' 3:3 Hamlet
villain
heaven
-Hamlet doesn't act as Claudius has repented
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What critic does 'I, his sole son, doth is same __ send to __' link to 3:3
Hazlitt 'Hamlet is incapable of deliberate action'
'Hamlet is a tragedy of thought'
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In 3:4 what are the quotes between Gertrude and Hamlet that display stichomthia
'Hamlet, thou hast thy father much offended'
'Mother, you have my father much offended'
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What is the effect of stichomythia in 3:4
captures tension and conflicting beliefs between Hamlet and Gertrude. Shows Hamlets lack of respect for Gertrude contrasting 1:2 'Madam'
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'let me __ your heart' - Hamlet 3:4
wring
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What are some quotes in 3:4 that support Van Goethe 'All duties seem holy to Hamlet' and Adelman 'the covert drama of reformation vies for priority'
explain
'let me wring your heart'
'confess yourself to heaven'
semantic field of religion Hamlet sees his role as a saviour to Gertrude
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Give quotes showing Hamlet contrasting Claudius and his father in 3:4
deifies his father 'hyperion curls'; 'the front of Jove himself' and 'an eye like Mars' classical illussions
unlike Claudius whose a 'mildew'd ear'
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'speak no __ these __ like __ enter in my ears' - Gertrude 3:4
What is the effect of this similie?
more
word
daggers
presented her as guilt-ridden and remorseful
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'__ sweat of an __ bed' -Hamlet 3:4
How does Shakespeare present Hamlet
rank
unseamed
presents Hamlet as disgusted with Gertrude's primal behaviour as she acts on base desires in a bestial manner
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'go not to my __ bed' -3:4 Hamlet
'by no means.. let the __ king __ you again to __' Hamlet 3:4
How does Shakespeare present Hamlet
link to critics
uncle
bloat
tempt
bed
-a protector of female purity and warns her against being tempted by Claudius
-wants Gertrude to portray herself a Petrarchan lover
-'cherished for ...purity' rogers
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'[the ghost is] the very __ of your brain'
coinage
suggesting the ghost is a figment of his imagination he arguably projects the ghost.
Brangher use of costume suggest ghost isnt real
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'Gertrude is a __ ___' - Muir
moral defective
183
'The ghost is the __ of Hamlet' - Wilson
lichpin (holds play together)
184
How can you use Wilsons critic
refute Hamlet's inaction and revenge holds play together
ghost is more a catalyst
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'Despite his __ agenda of revenge, the main __ task that Hamlet seems to set himself is not to ___ __ __ __ but to remake his __' - Adelman
ostensible
phycological
avenge his father's death
mother
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'The __ of clear answers to questions is __ to Shakespearean tragedy' -Kastan
absence
central
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How does Hamlet see himself on trial in the opening? 4:4
QUOTE soliloquy
'How all occasions do inform against' -makes everything about his own inaction and suggests the universe highlights this as young F is being active over worthless land whereas Hamlet has a proper reason but still inactive
188
quotes for hamlets' reflective view of his actions 4:4 soliloquy
-'what is a man if his chief good and market of his time be but to sleep and feed?'
-'A thought which quater'd hath but one part wisdom and ever three parts coward
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-'A thought which ___ hath but one part wisdom and ever ___ ___ ____' 4:4
quater'd
'three parts coward
190
'thus __ does make __ of us all' 3:1
conscience
cowards
191
'Twere __ she were spoken with for she may __ __ ___' 4:5
good
strew dangerous conjectures
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How does Ophelia portray Ophelia before she even enters 'Twere __ she were spoken with for she may __ __ ___' 4:5
she upholds power as she has a voice and a degree of power and influence, perhaps showing how women are only afforded power through madness. She rejects the patriarchal society through madness
193
What is the significance of Ophelia repeating 'pray you mark' 4:5
imperative to show she has become commanding contrasting her earlier depictions where she is 'deprived of language'- Showalter
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What is significant about how much Ophelia speaks in 4:5 compared to rest of the play
Ophelia is verbose compared to 1:3 as she dominates line lengths and verbosity
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Ophelia songs are typical of madness but are metrically logical. What might she be singing about? 4:5
grief
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'larded with __ __ which __ to the __ did not go' 4:5 ophelia
analysis
sweet flowers
bewept
grave
references fathers secret funeral
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'let in the __ that out a __ never __ more' 4:5 Ophelia
maid
maid
departed
loss of virginity by Hamlet exposing scandalous behaviour 'dangerous conjectures'
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What is the significance of Claudius referring to Ophelia as 'pretty; 4:5
attempts to recast Ophelia in role of 'maiden saint' as he feels uncomfortable and challeneged
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In 4:5 what is interesting about Brangher's use of costume for Ophelia
In madness she is wearing a dirty straight jacket as she is 'loathsome sinner' whereas rest of play before she was in white
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What do columbines represent?
deception
201
What does rue represent?
regret
202
What do violets symbolise?
faithfulness
203
Why does Ophelia give out flowers and how does Shakespeare present her via this conscious act?
comment on the immoral action of the court ad madness provides a voice
204
3 quotes from 4:5 that present Laertes as a foil to Hamlet
'Laertes shall be king' - link nobility
'Hadst thou thy wits and didst persuade revenge'
'let come what comes, only I'll be reveng'd '
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'Through __, Ophelia suddenly makes a __ __ of her __' (___)
madness
forceful assertion
being
Charney
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How can you use Charney Critic 'Through madness, Ophelia suddenly makes a forceful assertion of her being'
verbosity, imperatives
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'Hamlet's madness is associated with__ and __ __ but Ophelia's __ is __ or love-madness' (__)
intellectual
imaginative genius
affliction
erotomania (sex crazed)
Showalter
208
How can u use Showalter critic 'Hamlet's madness is associated with intellectual and imaginative genius but Ophelia's affliction is erotomania or love-madness'
Hamlet is rather comical
Hamlet 'privileged in madness'
Ophelia is intellectual as she sings and exposes truth and flowers
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'To ___, ___! Vows to the __ devil' 4:5 Laertes
Hell allegiance
blackest
willing to commit blasphemy to avenge father whereas Hamlet is fearful of death
210
'Laertes is like a __.' (___)
hurricane
prosser
211
'Ophelia is a '__ we have never really __' (___)
lesser
known
Kerrigan
212
How can we use Prosser critic 'Laertes is like a hurricane'
true as he came in with a revolt and was angered but he struggles to maintain it
213
How can we use Kerrigan critic ' Ophelia is a 'lesser we have never really known'
'Ophelia literally has no story without Hamlet' (edwards)
madness gives her power
214
'Laertes is clearly less __ in __ than Claudius' (__)
experienced
dishonour
Devlin
215
Compare Laertes' intial entrance in 4:5 to his presentation in 4:7`
presented as a nobility 'Laertes shall be king' medieval approach
switches to Machiavellian under Claudius' influence becoming corrupt
216
quotes for Claudius flattering Laertes 4:7
'knowing ear' - suggests widsom
'he which hath your noble father slain pursu'd my life'
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How does Claudius manipulating Laetes when describing 'He gave you such a masterly report... for your rapier most especial' 4:7
flatters and boosts laertes through praise and lies
links to Walsingham who made lies to gain smth
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quote Claudius question Laertes sorrow, why does he do this 4:7
'are you like the painting of a sorrow?'
attempt to make Claudius angry to manipulate him into killing Hamlet
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How does Laertes react to Claudius' question about his insincerity? 4:7
'to cut his throat i'th'church ' major sin and is unrepentable as he is corrupting sanctified grounds showing how Claudius has corrupted
220
Claudius' presentation of scheming is influenced by what?
machiavelli a political thinker who suggested rulers must act ignobly to achieve their goals
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What did Machiavelli say?
'everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are'
222
What is suggested about the attitude of gravediggers towards death? give quote asw 5:1
'custom hath made it in him a prosperity of easiness'
they are unphased by death as they're desensitised foreshadowing what Hamlet will be soon
223
'Imperious Caeser, __ and __ __- __ might stop a hole to keep the __ __' Hamlet 5:1
dead
turn'd to clay
wind away
Death erodes every1 into nth and acts as an equaliser. Through classical illusions of powerful figures Shakespeare presents death as insignificant
224
How is Hamlet's attitude towards death in 5:1 different from rest of play QUOTES!!!
'the undiscovered country'
'I, his sole son, do this same villain doth send to heaven'
225
'In the final act, Hamlet __ ___ __ and we discover a __ ___.' (___)
accepts his world
different man
Mack
-Hamlet accepts inevitability of death and quality, lost fear and overthinking
226
Define denouement
end
227
Who does Hamlet order the death of and explain signifcance
Rosencratz and Guildernstern showing deliberate action and a different man
'so Guildernstern and Rosencratz go to 't'
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'Why ,man, they did make __ to this ___. They are not near my __' - Hamlet 5:2
love
conscious
surveillance and duplicity= employment
lack of thought and care new man
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'if it be now, 'tis not to come; if it be not to come; it will be now..' Explain how this evidences Hamlet 'accepting his world' Mack
lost concern for significance of death and the inevitability of it
unfearful of death showing he is a different man
230
As Hamlet and Laertes fight, how does Shakespeare present a change in their relationship? Quotes 5:2
Hamlet apologies to Laertes but he refuses it “I have shot my arrow over the house and hurt my brother” -Hamlet
“I stand aloof” - Laertes
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232
What is the significance of Gertrude’s toast to Hamlet and her defiance of Claudius’ command, “do not drink”
“I will my lord, I pray you pardon”
Biblical language as she has redeemed herself and disobeys Claudius shifting her allegiance to Hamlet
Her redemption it the ‘covert drama of reformation’
Symbolic self sacrifice as she died Hamlet now able to act and restore kingdom
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how does Shakespeare use the closing words of Young Fortinbras to present Hamlet QUOTES
“Like a soldier”
“Proved most royal”
Attempts to cast Hamlet as completing his role of avenging prince however Hamlet causes death and damages kingdom.
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Does the new rule of Young Fortinbras who has ‘some right of memory in this kingdom’ offer a natural resolution?
Restores kingdom as Hamlet elects him so must be heroic refutes O’Toole
235
“Hamlet is a ___ without ___” (__)
Tragedy
Catharsis
Frye
236
“Hamlet poses __ __ for the tragic hero theory because he is __ not a hero” (__)
Great problems
Patently
O’Toole
237
“Hamlet sense that he too has become part of a ___ __ : the plot of __ as __ by the__ __” (__)
Larger process
Providence (fate)
Scripted
Divine Playwright
Calderwood
English Lit
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Decks in class (20)
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Dr Faustus112
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Frankenstein136
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At Grass14
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Wants10
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Reasons for attendance19
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Wires9
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Maiden Name14
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Toads10
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Hamlet237
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wedding wind10
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Chainsaw Versus The Pampas Grass22
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Material19
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NLMG26
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The Deliverer10
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An Easy Passage19
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To My Nine-Year-Old Self14
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Look We Have Coming to Dover15
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Ode on a Grayson Perry Urn17
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Out Of The Bag25
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On Her Blindness5
