Setting

Question 1

Where is hamlet set ?

Answer 1

Elsinore castle

All events take place in one location - intensifies drama

Question 2

What does the castle represent ?

Answer 2

The stare of Denmark which is now “rotten” due to the regicide which has disrupted the natural order

Hamlet describes the castle as a “prison” - claustrophobia

Question 3

Public and private scenes

Answer 3

Distinction between public / private becomes blurred.
No where to hide as everyone spies on everyone.

Gertrude’s clothes is open to audiences view.

Significant that private crimes of death of king now becomes public

Question 4

Where is the castle located in Elsinore ?

Answer 4

Next to the sea
“Dreadful summit of the cliff” 1,4

Cliff edge / isolated / restricted / claustrophobic/ dangerous environment