Act 5 Scene 2 Flashcards
What event occurs at the beginning of Act 5 Scene 2 of Hamlet?
The duel between Hamlet and Laertes is set to take place.
True or False: In this scene, Hamlet expresses regret for killing King Claudius.
False
Who is the character that reveals the plot against Hamlet’s life?
Horatio
Fill in the blank: Laertes and Hamlet agree to a _____ to settle their differences.
duel
What does King Claudius prepare for the duel?
A poisoned cup of wine
What is the outcome of the duel between Hamlet and Laertes?
Both are wounded; Laertes dies from his poison and Hamlet is mortally wounded.
Who does Hamlet kill during the scene?
King Claudius
True or False: Gertrude dies from drinking the poisoned wine.
True
What does Laertes confess before dying?
He reveals the plot and forgives Hamlet.
Who becomes the new ruler of Denmark at the end of the play?
Fortinbras
What does Hamlet ask Horatio to do at the end of the play?
To tell his story.
What does Hamlet say about the nature of life and death in his final moments?
He reflects on the inevitability of death.
Fill in the blank: Hamlet uses a _____ to kill Claudius.
rapier
What is the significance of the duel in Act 5 Scene 2?
It represents the culmination of the conflict and the theme of revenge.
True or False: Ophelia appears in Act 5 Scene 2.
False
What does Hamlet do with the poisoned cup?
He forces Claudius to drink from it.
How does Laertes die?
He is wounded by his own poisoned sword.
What is Hamlet’s final act before dying?
He kills Claudius.
What theme is highlighted through the deaths in Act 5 Scene 2?
The theme of fate and inevitability.
Who is Fortinbras?
The Prince of Norway who arrives to claim the Danish throne.
Fill in the blank: Hamlet’s tragic flaw is his _____ to act.
hesitation
What does Hamlet mean when he says, ‘The rest is silence’?
He suggests that death is the end of all things.
True or False: Hamlet forgives Laertes before they duel.
True
What does Horatio initially try to do after Hamlet’s death?
He tries to kill himself.
What is the significance of the fencing match?
It serves as a metaphor for the larger conflicts in the play.
Who is responsible for orchestrating the duel?
King Claudius
How does Gertrude react to the events of the duel?
She is shocked and ultimately dies from the poison.
Fill in the blank: Hamlet’s introspection leads to his _____ of fate.
acceptance
What is Laertes’ relationship to Ophelia?
He is her brother.
What does Hamlet say about the nature of revenge?
He acknowledges its destructive consequences.
Who is the final character left alive at the end of Act 5 Scene 2?
Horatio
What does Hamlet ask Fortinbras to do?
To take over the throne of Denmark.
True or False: Hamlet’s death leads to the restoration of order in Denmark.
True
What does the play’s ending suggest about the consequences of revenge?
It leads to tragedy and loss.
