Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Hamlet Act I, scene v - Follow up Questions

When answering these questions, answer in your own words first, then give the direct quote followed by the MLA citation (Act.scene.line). ie (I.v.27).  If it is longer (I.v.27-35).   

1. What has Denmark  been told was the cause of King Hamlet's death?

2. How was King Hamlet really killed? What animal does he compare Claudius to? Why is this apt?  Look up the archetype of said animal.  How is it a Biblical allusion?  How does this comparison fit on many levels both as an archetype and an allusion?

3. Horatio and Marcellus show their loyalty to Hamlet by swearing not to tell anyone about the appearance of the ghost.  What risks are there in this? Why do you think they choose to follow him?

4. Reread lines 170-182.  What is Hamlet saying?

Hammy and the Ghost

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