Shakespeare Today: Hamlet - Key Quotes 2

This video lesson continues the analysis of key quotes from 'Hamlet', focusing on characters other than Hamlet. It explores themes of deception, religion, and family dynamics through quotes from Horatio, Gertrude, Laertes, the Ghost, Ophelia, and Claudius. The lesson highlights the dramatic irony and foreshadowing used by Shakespeare, as well as the complex relationships and moral dilemmas faced by the characters. The video concludes with Horatio's eulogy for Hamlet, emphasizing his noble character and the restoration of order in Denmark.

What does Horatio's quote about the ghost suggest about the state of Denmark?

• It indicates peace and prosperity.

• It implies a celebration is near.

• It suggests a change in leadership.

• It foreshadows trouble and unrest.

In Gertrude's advice to Hamlet, what does 'Denmark' metaphorically refer to?

• The Danish army

• The King, Claudius

• The people of Denmark

• The country of Denmark

What is Laertes warning Ophelia about in his advice?

• Hamlet's financial status

• Hamlet's mental state

• Hamlet's romantic intentions

• Hamlet's political ambitions

How does the ghost describe Claudius in relation to King Hamlet's death?

• As a brave warrior

• As a serpent

• As a wise ruler

• As a loyal brother

What does Claudius' soliloquy reveal about his feelings towards his sins?

• He feels no repentance.

• He is indifferent to them.

• He feels deep remorse.

• He is proud of his actions.

What does Claudius plan to do with Hamlet in England?

• Arrange a marriage

• Promote him to general

• Have him executed

• Make him a diplomat

What literary device is used when Claudius compares Hamlet to a fever?

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

What is the dramatic irony in Claudius' prayer scene?

• Hamlet knows Claudius is not praying.

• Claudius is unaware of Hamlet's presence.

• Claudius is actually sincere.

• The audience knows Claudius is not sincere.

What does Laertes ask of Hamlet during their final encounter?

• To join forces against Claudius

• To avenge his father's death

• To leave Denmark

• To forgive him

What does Horatio's eulogy for Hamlet suggest about his character?

• He was noble and good.

• He was misunderstood.

• He was a tyrant.

• He was cowardly.