Shakespeare Today: Hamlet - Key Quotes 1

This video lesson provides a detailed analysis of key quotes from Shakespeare's Hamlet, focusing on Hamlet's character development and themes such as grief, betrayal, humanity, and revenge. The lesson explores Hamlet's soliloquies, his internal struggles, and his interactions with other characters, highlighting his journey from indecision to acceptance of fate.

What does Hamlet compare the world to in his first soliloquy?

• A barren desert

• A dark forest

• An unweeded garden

• A stormy sea

How does Hamlet describe Claudius after learning the truth from the ghost?

• A gentle uncle

• A wise ruler

• A smiling villain

• A noble king

In Hamlet's famous 'To be or not to be' soliloquy, what does he compare life's challenges to?

• A river of sorrow

• A mountain of despair

• A forest of confusion

• A sea of troubles

What does Hamlet mean by 'quintessence of dust'?

• The beauty of nature

• The essence of life

• The insignificance of humanity

• The complexity of the universe

What does Hamlet resolve to do after witnessing Fortinbras' actions?

• Seek peace with Claudius

• Flee Denmark

• Commit to revenge

• Forgive his enemies

What metaphor does Hamlet use to describe his readiness for action in Act 3, Scene 2?

• Sailing a stormy sea

• Walking through fire

• Climbing a steep mountain

• Drinking hot blood

What does Hamlet urge his mother to do in Act 3, Scene 4?

• Flee Denmark

• Seek revenge

• Support Claudius

• Confess her sins

In the graveyard scene, what does Hamlet reflect on regarding Alexander the Great?

• His military conquests

• His noble birth

• His eventual decay

• His eternal legacy

What does Hamlet mean by 'We defy augury' before the duel?

• He embraces fate

• He rejects superstitions

• He doubts his abilities

• He fears the future

What biblical reference does Hamlet make before the duel?

• The parting of the Red Sea

• The fall of a sparrow

• The creation of Adam

• The burning bush