Hamlet, Act 1

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Where does Claudius send Cornelius and Voltimand?

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Claudius sends Cornelius and Voltimand to Norway to convince the king of Norway to stop his nephew, Prince Fortinbras, from invading Denmark.

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What does King Claudius tell Hamlet about grieving?

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Claudius tells Hamlet that everyone loses their father eventually and that he should not grieve so long.

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What is revealed in the conversation between the watchmen and Horatio at the beginning of the play?

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It is revealed that Fortinbras plans to invade Denmark to take back the land his father lost.

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What does Hamlet decide to do after hearing Horatio's news?

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Hamlet decides to go on watch with the guards at midnight to verify Horatio's news.

Front

What news does Horatio bring to Hamlet?

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

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What is the significance of King Hamlet's ghost?

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The ghost represents unresolved issues and the theme of revenge, as it prompts Hamlet to seek the truth about his father's death.

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How does Claudius's character influence the events in Act 1?

Back

Claudius's manipulative nature and political ambitions set the stage for the conflict and tension in the play.

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What role does the setting of Elsinore Castle play in the story?

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Elsinore Castle serves as a symbol of political intrigue and the isolation of the characters, reflecting the themes of surveillance and betrayal.

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What is Hamlet's state of mind at the beginning of the play?

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Hamlet is in a state of deep mourning and existential crisis following his father's death and his mother's quick remarriage.

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What does the appearance of the ghost foreshadow?

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The ghost foreshadows the unfolding of tragic events and the revelation of hidden truths in the play.