Hamlet Act 2

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Who sees his father's ghost in Act 1 of Hamlet?

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Hamlet.

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What does Hamlet call Polonius when he first sees him in Scene 2?

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A fishmonger - Polonius is 'fishing' for information and is using his daughter to bait Hamlet.

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Why does Polonius send Reynaldo to France?

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To spy on and spread rumors about his son, Laertes.

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What special favor does Hamlet ask of the traveling actors?

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To write extra dialogue into 'The Murder of Gonzago.'

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What does Claudius want Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do?

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To discover the cause of Hamlet's odd behavior.

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What is the significance of Hamlet's interaction with the actors?

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It shows Hamlet's desire to confirm the ghost's story through the play.

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How does Polonius view Hamlet's behavior towards Ophelia?

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He believes Hamlet's madness is a result of his love for Ophelia.

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What role does spying play in Act 2 of Hamlet?

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Characters like Polonius and Claudius use spies to gather information about others.

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What is the theme of appearance vs. reality in Act 2?

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Characters often hide their true intentions, leading to misunderstandings.

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How does Hamlet's soliloquy reflect his internal conflict?

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It reveals his doubts about avenging his father's death.