Act 3 Scene 1 Flashcards
What famous soliloquy begins Act 3 Scene 1 of Hamlet?
“To be, or not to be: that is the question.”
True or False: In Act 3 Scene 1, Hamlet contemplates life and death.
True.
Fill in the blank: Hamlet questions the value of __________ in his soliloquy.
existence.
What does Hamlet compare death to in his soliloquy?
A sleep that might bring dreams: “To die, to sleep – to sleep, perchance to dream – ay, there’s the rub, for in this sleep of death what dreams may come…”
Who enters the scene after Hamlet’s soliloquy?
Ophelia.
What advice does Polonius give to Ophelia regarding Hamlet?
He tells her to avoid Hamlet and not to trust his affections.
What does Hamlet say when he first sees Ophelia in this scene?
He asks her where her father is.
True or False: Hamlet expresses genuine love for Ophelia in this scene.
False.
What does Ophelia return to Hamlet during their conversation?
The gifts he had given her.
How does Hamlet react to Ophelia’s return of gifts?
He becomes angry and dismissive.
What theme is prominently explored in Act 3 Scene 1?
Madness and its relation to love.
What does Hamlet mean by ‘the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune’?
The hardships and challenges of life.
Multiple Choice: What does Hamlet wish for in his soliloquy? A) To be free from all troubles B) To be king C) To marry Ophelia D) To travel the world
A) To be free from all troubles.
What does Hamlet imply about the fear of the unknown?
That it prevents people from choosing death over life.
Who is eavesdropping on Hamlet and Ophelia during their conversation?
Polonius and Claudius.
