Act 1 Scene 4 Flashcards
What time of night does Act 1 Scene 4 of Hamlet take place?
It takes place just after midnight.
Who accompanies Hamlet in Act 1 Scene 4?
Horatio and Marcellus accompany Hamlet.
True or False: Hamlet is eager to follow the ghost.
False.
What does Hamlet compare the ghost to in his soliloquy?
He compares the ghost to a ‘goblin damned’ or a ‘spirit of health.’
Fill in the blank: Hamlet expresses concern about the ghost being a _______.
devil.
What does Horatio suggest about the ghost’s appearance?
He suggests that the ghost may be trying to lead Hamlet to harm.
What command does the ghost give Hamlet?
The ghost commands Hamlet to follow him.
Multiple Choice: What emotion does Hamlet primarily feel towards the ghost at first? A) Fear B) Joy C) Indifference D) Anger
A) Fear
What is the setting of Act 1 Scene 4?
Outside the castle of Elsinore.
True or False: Marcellus believes the ghost is benevolent.
False.
What does Hamlet say he will do if the ghost leads him to danger?
He says he will be cautious and not act without thinking.
What is the significance of the ghost’s appearance in this scene?
It foreshadows the revelation of King Hamlet’s murder.
Fill in the blank: Hamlet refers to the ghost as a ________ that may have ‘a tale to tell.’
spirit.
What does Horatio warn Hamlet about regarding the ghost?
He warns Hamlet that it might be a trick to lure him to his death.
What does Hamlet mean by ‘the time is out of joint’?
He means that the natural order of things is disturbed.
What literary device is used when Hamlet describes the ghost?
Imagery.
Who says, ‘It faded on the crowing of the cock’?
Horatio.
What is Hamlet’s initial attitude towards fate in this scene?
He is skeptical and cautious.
Multiple Choice: Who is the first to see the ghost in this scene? A) Horatio B) Hamlet C) Marcellus D) None of the above
D) None of the above
What does Hamlet hope to learn from the ghost?
He hopes to learn about his father’s death.
