Act 1 Scene 1 Flashcards
What is the setting of Act 1 Scene 1 of Hamlet?
The setting is a gun platform on the battlements of Elsinore Castle in Denmark.
Who are the first characters to appear in Act 1 Scene 1?
Francisco and Barnardo.
True or False: The scene begins with a discussion about the weather.
True.
What does Barnardo ask Francisco when he arrives?
Barnardo asks Francisco if he is the ghost.
Fill in the blank: The appearance of the ghost is a sign of _______.
trouble.
Who do the guards decide to inform about the ghost?
Horatio.
Who does the ghost resemble?
The ghost resembles the deceased King Hamlet, “looks a not like the King?”
What is the mood established at the beginning of the scene?
Tense and ominous.
What does Horatio initially think about the ghost?
Horatio is skeptical and believes it might be a trick.
What is the significance of the ghost’s appearance?
It foreshadows the events to come and represents unresolved issues.
Multiple Choice: What does the ghost do when it first appears? A) Speaks, B) Vanishes, C) Attacks
B) Vanishes.
Who ultimately decides to follow the ghost?
Hamlet’s friends, Horatio and Marcellus, decide to follow it.
True or False: The guards are confident that the ghost is peaceful.
False.
What does the ghost symbolize in the play?
The ghost symbolizes the past and the theme of revenge.
What advice does Horatio give to the others regarding the ghost?
Horatio advises them to be cautious and not to provoke it.
