“I’ll have prepared him a chalice for the nonce” Claudius is eager to kill Hamlet “Revenge should have no bounds” Claudius sees vengeance as a neccesary “I will work him to an exploit” Claudius is willing to kill his own…
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Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism Flashcard Example #4826
Which is a feminist analysis of these lines? Hamlet defines Gertrude only by her relationship to men. Both historical and feminist criticisms Connect literature to the society it was written in. What motif is used in these lines? Head and…
Hamlet, Part 8: Themes Quiz Flashcard Example #82793
To make a summary of a theme’s objective development, the reader should base the summary on facts. Which is the best example of an objective summary of the theme “truth is hard to discern” that is further developed in Act…
Hamlet, Part 1: An Introduction to Elizabethan Theater Flashcard Example #36450
To understand in a drama, the reader must weigh a character’s words against other information in the text. characterization In a drama, how do audiences learn about a character? Check all that apply. through the character’s own wordsthrough what other…
Hamlet Flashcard Example #25080
-A series of events develop the plot’s central conflict.-Suspense builds gradually as the plot progresses. ;Which statements describe the rising action of a tragedy’s plot? -Hamlet wants to kill Claudius, but he wants to be sure Claudius will suffer. >Which…
Hamlet, Part 3: Figurative Language and Allusions Flashcard Example #26242
What is the effect of Hamlet’s use of metaphors in this excerpt? It establishes that Hamlet suffers hardships. What is the effect of the figurative language used in this excerpt? Check all that apply. 1. It shows Hamlet’s indecision.2. It…
Hamlet, Part 4: Comparing and Contrasting Interpretations Flashcard Example #64115
In a well-known adaptation of Hamlet, one actor plays both Hamlet and the ghost. What is the effect of this adaptation? It establishes Hamlet’s madness and that the ghost is not a figment of his imagination.It emphasizes the idea that…
Hamlet, Part 7: Plot and Character Flashcard Example #68417
Francisco and Bernardo, two castle guards in Elsinore, Denmark, stand alert on the castle steps at night. This is part of the plot’s exposition.climax.falling action.resolution. exposition Hamlet stages a performance about a murder to discern Claudius’s guilt. This is part…
Hamlet, Part 2: Word Choice and Tone Flashcard Example #15489
From the context, the reader can determine that the word i’ means In After analyzing the context, what is the next step the reader should take to determine the meaning of an unknown word? Predict the definition. What is nuance?…
Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism Flashcard Example #62079
This exchange reflects Shakespeare’s time because sponges were new and popular in Elizabethan society.scientists in the 1600s were studying the human body.rulers gained power by surrounding themselves with loyal officers.common people felt that they were ignored by their royal leaders.…
Hamlet, Part 7: Plot and Character Flashcard Example #38249
In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, what plot event causes Ophelia’s mental decline? King Hamlet’s ghostly visitHamlet’s theatrical productionPolonius’s violent deathClaudius’s scheming against Hamlet C In Act IV of Hamlet, why does Shakespeare include the plot event in which Horatio reads and reacts…
hamlet how do characters die Flashcard Example #92498
how does Hamlet die? by who? stabbed by a poison sword by Laertes how does Laertes die? by who? stabbed through the middle with his poison sword by Hamlet how does queen gertrude die? by who? drank from a poison…