ACT 2,1 SURVEILLANCE

Question 1

AO3 for 2,1

Answer 1

1570 Elizabeth was excommunicated by Pope Pius V and labelled a heretic for her protestant agenda

made her a target for secretly practising catholics in England - seen as an enemy

made a secret spy network with loyal ministers in order to uncover any secret plots to replace her with MQOS

Question 2

quotes that show polonius as foolish

Answer 2

this is the very ecstasy of love

go we to the king

Question 3

analyse this is the very ecstasy of love

Answer 3

presents Polonius as foolish as he believes that Hamlet’s madness is due to Ophelia ignoring him - dramatic irony

Question 4

why does Shakespeare present Polonius as foolish

Answer 4

it mocks the spy network as it is what he stands for

Question 5

quote that show Polonius as being representative of the spy network

Answer 5

put on him/whatever forgeries you please

Question 6

what does reynaldo say in response to Polonius’ request?

Answer 6

as gaming my lord

Question 7

analyse put on him/whatever forgeries you please

Answer 7

shows Polonius as being controlling and scheming as his actions reflect the pigeon stool and double bluffing techniques used by William Cecil and Walsingham

Question 8

what does reyanldo’s name mean?

Answer 8

fox like

Question 9

analyse as gaming my lord

Answer 9

Reynaldo fears that if he uncovers stuff on Laertes it will ruin his reputation which is ironic as there are no repurcussions for him (double standards)

Question 10

Quotes that show Claudius flattery of R+G

Answer 10

Thank Rozencrantz and gentle Guildenstern
Two men that is not living which he adhere more

Question 11

Quotes that show Claudius as a Machiavellian ruled

Answer 11

Distances himself from hamlet
Prev scene : your sons and our courtier, cousin and son

Question 12

Analyse Claudius calling hamlet ‘son’ bur then distancing himself

Answer 12

Shows how he only names hamlet his heir to gain and strengthen his reputation

Question 13

Analyse ‘two men that is not living he adheres more’

Answer 13

Dramatic irony from Claudius highlights his flattery as his true closest friend is horatio

Question 14

Analyse thank rozencrantz and gentle guildenstern

Answer 14

In the Branagh version he mixes up their names twice and says it twice to emphasis his manipulation

Question 15

Quotes ro show polonius as foolish in front of the king and queen

Answer 15

More matter less art
Hath there been a time…where i have positively said tis so when prov’d otherwise?

Question 16

Analyse more matter less art

Answer 16

Gertrude calls our Claudius’ overspeaking and attempts to make himself appear smarter than he actually is. Shows him as a foolish character

Question 17

Analyse hath there been a time where I have positively said tis so when prov’d otherwise

Answer 17

Reflects polonius attempts to prove his loyalty and building up his reputation so his actions are more justified

Another example of dramatic irony as Polonius believes Hamlet’s madness is due to Ophelia leaving him