Hamlet 3.3 Interviews with Hamlet, Polonius, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

The transcript covers a series of events involving King Claudius, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, and Hamlet. The King is worried about Hamlet's behavior and plans to send him to England. Meanwhile, Claudius struggles with guilt over his brother's murder and attempts to pray for forgiveness. Hamlet, seeking revenge, hesitates to kill Claudius while he is praying, fearing it would send Claudius's soul to heaven. This hesitation is a dramatic irony, as Claudius is unrepentant. The narrative explores themes of guilt, revenge, and the complexity of human emotions.

What is the main reason the King and his companions are worried about Hamlet?

• Hamlet's friendship with Rosencrantz

• Hamlet's financial troubles

• Hamlet's erratic behavior

• Hamlet's lack of ambition

What is the plan for Hamlet as discussed by the King and his companions?

• To have him marry Ophelia

• To imprison him in the castle

• To send him to France

• To take him on a trip to England

What is the purpose of the character hiding behind the curtain?

• To spy on Hamlet

• To report the conversation to the King

• To protect the Queen

• To play a musical instrument

What internal conflict does Claudius face while contemplating his guilt?

• Whether to confess his love for Gertrude

• Whether to flee the kingdom

• Whether to seek forgiveness while keeping his gains

• Whether to abdicate the throne

What does Claudius struggle with during his prayer?

• His desire for more power

• His love for Ophelia

• His inability to genuinely repent

• His fear of Hamlet

Why does Hamlet decide not to kill Claudius while he is praying?

• He is interrupted by another character

• He fears sending Claudius's soul to heaven

• He wants to wait for a more opportune moment

• He feels pity for Claudius

What literary device is highlighted by Hamlet's decision not to kill Claudius?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Dramatic irony

• Foreshadowing