Hamlet, Act 1

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What news does Horatio bring to Hamlet?

Back

Horatio tells Hamlet that he saw his father's ghost, dressed for battle and looking very sad.

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Who is Horatio?

Back

Horatio is Hamlet's loyal friend who stays with him until the end.

Front

Is King Claudius royalty?

Back

Yes, King Claudius is royalty as he is the King of Denmark, having usurped the throne by murdering Old King Hamlet.

Front

Who do the soldiers/guards want to tell about the ghost?

Back

The soldiers/guards want to tell Hamlet about the ghost.

Front

What does Fortinbras, the young Prince of Norway, want?

Back

Fortinbras wants to reclaim the land that his father lost to King Hamlet and is looking to fight the King of Denmark.

Front

What is the significance of King Hamlet's ghost?

Back

King Hamlet's ghost signifies unresolved issues and the theme of revenge in the play.

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What role does Queen Gertrude play in Act 1?

Back

Queen Gertrude is Hamlet's mother and the new wife of King Claudius, representing a source of conflict for Hamlet.

Front

What is the relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia?

Back

Hamlet and Ophelia have a complex relationship marked by love, confusion, and societal pressures.

Front

What does the appearance of the ghost foreshadow?

Back

The ghost's appearance foreshadows the themes of betrayal, revenge, and the supernatural.

Front

How does Hamlet feel about his mother's marriage to Claudius?

Back

Hamlet feels betrayed and disgusted by his mother's quick marriage to Claudius after his father's death.