Act 3 Scene 3 Flashcards
What is the setting of Act 3 Scene 3 in Hamlet?
The scene takes place in a room at the Castle of Elsinore.
Who is the character that attempts to pray in this scene?
King Claudius.
True or False: King Claudius feels guilt for murdering King Hamlet.
True.
Fill in the blank: Claudius struggles with his conscience and states that his ________ is a ‘prayer’ that does not reach heaven.
soul.
What does Hamlet decide not to do when he has the chance to kill Claudius?
He decides not to kill him because he wants Claudius to suffer in hell.
What is the significance of Claudius’s soliloquy in this scene?
It reveals his inner turmoil and guilt over his actions.
Who is Polonius in relation to Ophelia?
Polonius is Ophelia’s father.
What does Hamlet refer to when he says, ‘Now I could drink hot blood’?
His desire for revenge against Claudius.
What does Claudius attempt to do at the end of the scene?
He attempts to pray for forgiveness.
True or False: Hamlet successfully kills Claudius in this scene.
False.
What does Hamlet think will happen to Claudius if he kills him while praying?
He believes Claudius will go to heaven.
What is Claudius’s main internal conflict in this scene?
His guilt over murdering his brother and usurping the throne.
Multiple Choice: What does Hamlet’s hesitation to kill Claudius reveal about his character? A) Cowardice B) Moral complexity C) Indifference
B) Moral complexity.
What does Hamlet refer to when he mentions ‘the play’s the thing’?
He refers to using the play to gauge Claudius’s guilt.
Fill in the blank: Claudius admits that he cannot ________, even though he wants to.
repent.
What does Hamlet do instead of killing Claudius?
He decides to wait for a more opportune moment.
What theme is highlighted by Claudius’s struggle with prayer?
The theme of guilt and redemption.
True or False: Claudius believes he can absolve himself of his sins through prayer alone.
True.
What literary device is prominent in Claudius’s soliloquy?
Internal conflict.
What does Hamlet’s soliloquy reveal about his state of mind?
He is deeply conflicted and consumed by thoughts of revenge.
