Hamlet, Part 7: Plot And Character

Francisco and Bernardo, two castle guards in Elsinore, Denmark, stand alert on the castle steps at night. This is part of the plot's exposition. climax. falling action. resolution.

Hamlet stages a performance about a murder to discern Claudius's guilt. This is part of Hamlet's exposition. rising action. climax. falling action.

Claudius: Follow her close; give her good watch, I pray you. [Exit HORATIO.] O! this is the poison of deep grief; it springs All from her father's death. O Gertrude, Gertrude! When sorrows come, they come not single spies, But in battalions. First, her father slain; Next, your son gone; but he most violent author Of his own just remove: the people muddied, Thick and unwholesome in their thoughts and whispers, For good Polonius' death; and we have done but greenly, In hugger-mugger to inter him: poor Ophelia Divided from herself and her fair judgment, Without the which we are pictures, or mere beasts How does the excerpt reveal character development? Claudius exhibits sincere mourning for his friend Polonius. Claudius exhibits sensitivity toward Ophelia and regret for his actions. Claudius shows his resolve to help Ophelia by suggesting medical attention. Claudius shows his regret for previous behavior by seeking forgiveness.

Which statement best describes Gertrude's development between Act I and Act IV? She becomes less tolerant of young people's behavior. She becomes more romantic about her husband. She becomes less confident in her assertions. She becomes more interested in politics

Gentleman: She speaks much of her father; says she hears There's tricks i' the world; and hems, and beats her heart; Spurns enviously at straws; speaks things in doubt, That carry but half sense: her speech is nothing . . . Horatio: 'Twere good she were spoken with, for she may strew Dangerous conjectures in ill-breeding minds. Gertrude: Let her come in. [Exit Gentleman.] To my sick soul, as sin's true nature is, Each toy seems prologue to some great amiss: So full of artless jealousy is guilt, It spills itself in fearing to be spilt. How does Gertrude's reaction advance the plot of the play? by introducing her maternal kindness toward Ophelia by resolving readers' concerns about Ophelia's madness by reaching a height of conflict as Gertrude decides to punish Ophelia by suggesting that Ophelia's madness is a sign of greater troubles

In Shakespeare's Hamlet, what plot events undermine Queen Gertrude's confidence? Ophelia and Hamlet's flirtations Hamlet's and Laertes's accusations Laertes's and Hamlet's departures from Denmark Claudius and Laertes's discussions about revenge

Ophelia: Larded with 'sweet flower; Which bewept to the grave did go With true-love showers. Claudius: How do you, pretty lady? Ophelia: Well, God 'ild you! They say the owl was a baker's daughter. Lord! we know what we are, but know not what we may be. God be at your table! Which words describe Ophelia in the excerpt? Check all that apply. muddled controlling illogical deceitful melancholy

Which word best describes Laertes in Act IV of Hamlet? disciplined passionate humble clever

In Shakespeare's Hamlet, what plot event causes Ophelia's mental decline? King Hamlet's ghostly visit Hamlet's theatrical production Polonius's violent death Claudius's scheming against Hamlet

In Act IV of Hamlet, why does Shakespeare include the plot event in which Horatio reads and reacts to Hamlet's letter about an encounter with pirates? to establish Hamlet's humility in defeat to establish Hamlet's preoccupation with revenge to establish Horatio's steadfast loyalty to Hamlet to establish Horatio's cunning motives