Hamlet 1.5 Discussion: The Ghost Departs

Claudius instructs Hamlet not to act against his mother, suggesting her conscience will punish her. As dawn nears, the sky brightens, making fireflies less visible, signaling the ghost's return to purgatory, as it can only wander the living world at night.

What does Claudius advise Hamlet regarding his mother?

• To seek revenge on her

• To let her conscience be her guide

• To confront her directly

• To ignore her completely

What natural phenomenon signals the ghost's return to purgatory?

• The crowing of a rooster

• The rising sun

• The appearance of fireflies

• The sound of church bells

Why do fireflies appear less bright as morning approaches?

• Their glow diminishes naturally

• They are tired from the night

• The sky becomes lighter

• They hide from predators

When is the ghost allowed to roam the world of the living?

• During the day

• Only at midnight

• Throughout the night

• At dusk

What is the significance of the ghost's roaming time?

• It signifies his freedom

• It indicates his punishment

• It shows his connection to the night

• It marks his return to purgatory