Act 1 Hamlet

Front

Who is the character that says, "Adieu, adieu, adieu. Remember me."?

Back

Old Hamlet

Front

Who is Hamlet's closest friend?

Back

Horatio

Front

Which characters first saw the ghost?

Back

The guards, Marcellus and Barnardo

Front

By the end of Act I, who has seen the ghost?

Back

All of these men have seen the ghost: Hamlet, Horatio, Marcellus, and Bernardo.

Front

Who warns Ophelia about Hamlet's intentions?

Back

Laertes

Front

What advice does Polonius give to Laertes before he leaves for France?

Back

To be true to himself and to avoid borrowing or lending money.

Front

What is the significance of the ghost in Act I?

Back

The ghost represents the unresolved issues of the past and foreshadows the conflict to come.

Front

What does Hamlet mean when he says, "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark"?

Back

It suggests that there is corruption and moral decay in the Danish court.

Front

What role does Horatio play in Act I?

Back

Horatio serves as Hamlet's confidant and provides a rational perspective on the events.

Front

What is the main theme introduced in Act I of Hamlet?

Back

The theme of revenge and the moral implications of seeking it.