Exploring Hamlet Act 3

What is the significance of the play-within-a-play in Act 3?

• It serves as a comedic relief to lighten the mood of the play.

• The play-within-a-play is used to introduce new characters and subplots.

• It distracts the audience from the main storyline.

• The significance of the play-within-a-play is to expose the truth about King Claudius's guilt and to mirror the main themes of the play.

How does Hamlet's relationship with Ophelia evolve in this act?

• Ophelia becomes the primary source of Hamlet's happiness in this act.

• Hamlet expresses unwavering love and commitment to Ophelia.

• Hamlet's relationship with Ophelia remains constant throughout the act.

• Hamlet's relationship with Ophelia evolves from affection to confusion and rejection.

What advice does Polonius give to Ophelia regarding Hamlet?

• Polonius advises Ophelia to stay away from Hamlet and not to trust his affections.

• Polonius tells Ophelia to confront Hamlet about his feelings.

• Polonius suggests that Ophelia should ignore her father's advice.

• Polonius encourages Ophelia to pursue a relationship with Hamlet.

What is the main theme of Hamlet's soliloquy 'To be or not to be'?

• The main theme is the contemplation of existence and the struggle between life and death.

• The theme is about the pursuit of power.

• The soliloquy focuses on the importance of revenge.

• It discusses the nature of love and relationships.

How does King Claudius react to the play performed by the actors?

• King Claudius reacts with guilt and agitation.

• King Claudius laughs and enjoys the performance.

• King Claudius applauds the actors enthusiastically.

• King Claudius remains indifferent and uninterested.

What role does Gertrude play in Act 3, particularly in her interactions with Hamlet?

• Gertrude serves as a mediator between Hamlet and Claudius, revealing her internal conflict and concern for Hamlet.

• Gertrude supports Claudius without any hesitation or concern for Hamlet.

• Gertrude remains indifferent to the conflict between Hamlet and Claudius.

• Gertrude encourages Hamlet to confront Claudius aggressively.

How does the ghost of King Hamlet influence the events of Act 3?

• The ghost of King Hamlet drives Hamlet to confirm Claudius's guilt and reinforces his resolve for revenge.

• The ghost distracts Hamlet from his quest for revenge.

• The ghost encourages Hamlet to forgive Claudius and move on.

• The ghost reveals the truth about Gertrude's past to Hamlet.

What is the purpose of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern's visit to Hamlet?

• To spy on Hamlet and discover the cause of his madness.

• To entertain Hamlet with a play.

• To deliver a message from the King.

• To challenge Hamlet to a duel.

How does Act 3 explore the theme of madness, both feigned and real?

• Act 3 focuses solely on the theme of love and betrayal.

• Act 3 explores madness through Hamlet's feigned insanity and Ophelia's real descent into madness.

• Madness is only represented through the ghost of King Hamlet.

• The theme of madness is explored through the political intrigues of Denmark.

What are the implications of Hamlet's confrontation with Gertrude in her chamber?

• The encounter leads to a reconciliation between Hamlet and Claudius.

• The confrontation resolves all tensions between Hamlet and Gertrude.

• Gertrude remains oblivious to Hamlet's feelings after the confrontation.

• The confrontation leads to Gertrude's self-awareness and deepens the conflict between Hamlet and Claudius.