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Hamlet

William Shakespeare

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Study Guide
NO FEAR Translation
Graphic Novel
Memes
Infographic
Teaching Guide

Summary
Characters
- Character List
- Hamlet
- Claudius
- Gertrude
- Ophelia
- Polonius
Main Ideas
- Themes
- Motifs
- Symbols
- Plot Analysis
- Protagonist
- Antagonist
- Setting
- Genre
- Allusions
- Style
- Point of View
- Tone
- Foreshadowing
- Key Facts
- Is Hamlet really mad?
- Metaphors and Similes
Quotes
- Important Quotes Explained
- Quotes by Character
- Hamlet
- Ophelia
- Polonius
- Gertrude
- Claudius
- Quotes by Symbol
- Yorick’s Skull
- Quotes by Setting
- Denmark
Further Study
Writing Help
Teacher's Handbook

Further Study

Analysis of Major Characters Quiz

Further Study Analysis of Major Characters Quiz

1 of 5
What words best describe Hamlet's character throughout the play?

Mysterious, thoughtful, morose
Brave, sociable, fun
Easy-going, smooth, charismatic
Sensual, caring, effeminate

2 of 5
What is Claudius's most powerful weapon?

His money
His sex appeal
His way with words
His aggressiveness

3 of 5
Why is Hamlet sometimes considered to be a play about inaction?

Because Hamlet never hesitates when it comes to acting against Claudius
Because Hamlet spends the play trying to figure out if the ghost is real
Because Hamlet needs to know Claudius is guilty before acting
Because Gertrude and Ophelia are passive and inactive heroines

4 of 5
How does Claudius respond to Hamlet's insanity?

By turning to Gertrude for comfort
By focusing on himself and his own well-being
By throwing lavish parties
By turning to religion

5 of 5
What is Gertrude never able to do?

Express her love
Be reflective about her circumstances
Be powerful
Be sexual

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