Hamlet Act 2 Discussion Questions

Shakespeare sets up Polonius as a character whom no one takes very seriously. How does he accomplish this?

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Remember to refer to your SR rubric. This needs to be a well-devloped paragraph.

What inferences can you make from the lack of information about Gertrude’s role in the king’s death? Explain.

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Remember this needs to be a well-devloped paragraph.

Remember at the end of Act 1 that Hamlet made Horatio promise not to tell about Hamlet speaking with the ghost even if he started to act crazy? Do you think that Hamlet is faking this crazy scene with Ophelia or is he really distraught that she has been ignoring him? Explain your answer.

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Again, remember this needs to be a well-developed paragraph.