Act II Hamlet

Front

What role do the travelling actors play in Hamlet's plan?

Back

They perform a play that reveals Claudius's guilt.

Front

What is the reason Claudius and Polonius spy on Hamlet?

Back

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

Front

Who are Guildenstern and Rosencrantz in relation to Hamlet?

Back

His old friends.

Front

How does Hamlet's behavior change according to his plan?

Back

He starts acting strangely.

Front

What is the outcome Claudius and Polonius hope for by spying on Hamlet?

Back

To understand the cause of Hamlet's behavior.

Front

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

Back

It serves to expose Claudius's guilt and Hamlet's own feelings.

Front

How does Hamlet feel about the ghost's revelation?

Back

He feels a mix of anger, betrayal, and a sense of duty to avenge his father's death.

Front

What is the relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia?

Back

It is complex, marked by love, manipulation, and tragedy.

Front

What does Hamlet mean by 'to be or not to be'?

Back

It reflects his existential contemplation about life and death.

Front

How does Polonius view Hamlet's madness?

Back

He believes it is caused by Hamlet's love for Ophelia.