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14 Cards in this Set
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Why does Polonius send Reynaldo to Paris? |
To spy on Laertes |
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Why is Ophelia frightened by Hamlet? |
He came into her room while she was sewing, he looked crazed. She thinks he's in love with her. |
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How does Polonius explain Hamlet's behaviour? |
P. thinks Hammy is driven mad with love. |
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Based on the (II.i), what kind of person do you think Polonius is? |
self-absorbed, long winded, dull |
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What news comes from Norway? |
NO MORE WAR |
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Why is Polonius upset with Hamlet? |
Hamlet has been hooking up with Ophelia |
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Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? |
Hamlet's university friends |
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What do the King and Queen as R. and G. to do? |
Find out why Hammy's crazy |
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What does Hammy have to gain by insulting Polonius? |
Makes P. thinks Hammy's insane. Also, Hammy likes insulting P. because he doesn't like him.
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What is Hammy planning with the players at the end of scene ii? |
Perform the "Murder of Gonzago" |
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What are Claudius, Gertrude, and Polonius' views on why Hamlet is crazy? |
Claudius: Hamlet is grieving over his father Polonius: Ophelia is making him lovestruck Gertrude: Her fast marriage to Claudius made him upset |
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How is Polonius going to test his theory? |
Hide behind a curtain with Claudius and send Ophelia in to talk to Hammy |
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"Though this be madness, yet there is method in't." (II.ii. 219-220) |
Polonius' aside, revealing how he feels about what Hamlet is saying. |
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"O, what a rogue and peasant slave am I!" (II.ii.561-617) |
Hamlet's soliloquy, shows self-reflection |
