ALL POSSIBLE QUESTIONS ACT 1 - A QUESTION

Question 1

Act 1 scene 1

Answer 1

Extract Focus: The Ghost’s first appearance.
Question: How does Shakespeare create an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty in this passage?

Question 2

Act 1 Scene 2

Answer 2

Extract Focus: Claudius’ speech to the court.
Question: How does Shakespeare present Claudius’ leadership and the political state of Denmark in this passage?

Question 3

Act 1 scene 2

Answer 3

Extract Focus: Hamlet’s first soliloquy (“O, that this too too solid flesh would melt…”).
Question: How does Shakespeare use language and imagery to present Hamlet’s inner turmoil in this soliloquy?

Question 4

Act 1 scene 3

Answer 4

Extract Focus: Polonius’ advice to Laertes.
Question: How does Shakespeare use language and form to present Polonius’ character in this passage?

Question 5

Act 1 Scene 4

Answer 5

Extract Focus: Hamlet’s conversation with Horatio about the Ghost (“Angels and ministers of grace defend us…”).
Question: How does Shakespeare create tension and uncertainty in this encounter?

Question 6

Act 1 Scene 5

Answer 6

Extract Focus: The Ghost’s command to Hamlet to “Remember me.”
Question: How does Shakespeare use the Ghost’s speech to introduce the theme of revenge in this passage?

Question 7

Act 1 Scene 5

Answer 7

Extract Focus: Hamlet’s vow to remember the Ghost and avenge his father (“Yea, from the table of my memory…”).
Question: How does Shakespeare present Hamlet’s resolve and emotional state in this passage?

Question 8

ALL SCENES

Answer 8

Exploring shakespeare’s use of dramatic lanagauge and its dramatic effects ?