Act II Hamlet

Front

What is the significance of the travelling actors in Hamlet's plan?

Back

They perform a play that reveals Claudius's guilt.

Front

What do Claudius and Polonius hope to achieve by spying on Hamlet?

Back

To understand the cause of Hamlet's behavior.

Front

Why do Claudius and Polonius decide to spy on Hamlet?

Back

To discover the reason for Hamlet's sudden change in behavior.

Front

How does Hamlet's behavior change as part of his plan?

Back

He starts acting strangely.

Front

Who are Guildenstern and Rosencrantz in relation to Hamlet?

Back

His old friends.

Front

What is the purpose of the play within a play in Hamlet?

Back

To expose King Claudius's guilt.

Front

How does Hamlet use the actors to his advantage?

Back

He uses them to confirm his suspicions about Claudius.

Front

What is the relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia during Act II?

Back

It becomes strained as Hamlet's behavior becomes erratic.

Front

What role does Polonius play in the spying on Hamlet?

Back

He orchestrates the plan to spy on Hamlet with Claudius.

Front

What does Hamlet mean by 'antic disposition'?

Back

His feigned madness to confuse others.