claudius Flashcards
“Our sometime sister, now our queen”
“With mirth in funeral, and dirge in marriage”
“Tis sweet and commendable in your nature”
“Tis unmanly grief”
What is Claudius’s primary concern in Act 3, Scene 1?
Claudius is concerned about his guilt and the consequences of his actions.
True or False: Claudius admits to his crime in Act 3.
False
Fill in the blank: In Act 3, Claudius uses the metaphor of a __________ to describe his internal conflict.
prison
What does Claudius mean when he says, ‘O, my offence is rank’?
He acknowledges the seriousness and foulness of his crime.
In Act 3, how does Claudius react to the play performed by Hamlet?
He becomes agitated and leaves, revealing his guilt.
Multiple Choice: What does Claudius pray for in Act 3, Scene 3?
He prays for forgiveness for his sins.
What is the significance of Claudius’s soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 3?
It reveals his internal struggle and feelings of guilt.
True or False: Claudius feels completely remorseful for his actions.
False
What does Claudius mean by ‘the serpent that did sting thy father’s life now wears his crown’?
He refers to himself as the murderer of King Hamlet.
Fill in the blank: Claudius’s ambition led him to commit __________.
murder
What does Claudius say about his ability to repent?
He feels trapped by his power and unable to truly repent.
In Act 4, what does Claudius plan for Hamlet?
He plans to send Hamlet to England.
Multiple Choice: What motivates Claudius’s actions in Act 4?
Fear of losing his throne.
What is Claudius’s reaction to Polonius’s death?
He tries to downplay the seriousness of the situation.
True or False: Claudius expresses genuine concern for Gertrude after Polonius’s death.
True
What does Claudius mean by ‘When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions’?
He suggests that troubles often come all at once.
Fill in the blank: Claudius feels that Hamlet is a __________ threat to his reign.
dangerous
What does Claudius plan to do to ensure Hamlet’s safety and remove the threat?
He plans to send him away to England.
In Act 4, how does Claudius’s character continue to develop?
He becomes more manipulative and desperate to maintain power.
What does Claudius reveal about his feelings towards power in Act 4?
He values his power above all else, even at the cost of morality.
