Understanding Hamlet: Setting The Scene

The video explores the opening scenes of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', focusing on the ghost of Hamlet's father and the emotional turmoil of Hamlet himself. A panel of experts discusses the implications of these scenes, including Hamlet's distress over his mother's remarriage and his famous soliloquy. The video also introduces Laertes and Polonius, highlighting the latter's duplicitous nature.

What does Horatio believe about the apparition they have seen?

What does the ghost of Hamlet's father urge him to do?

What is Hamlet's initial reaction to his mother's quick remarriage?

How does the text describe the contrast between Hamlet and the rest of the court?

What is the significance of Hamlet's first words to Claudius?

How does Hamlet describe his feelings towards the world after his father's death?

What does Polonius advise Laertes before he leaves for France?