Family and Betrayal Flashcards
What quote reflects Hamlet’s disgust at Gertrude’s marriage to Claudius?
“O, most wicked speed, to post with such dexterity to incestuous sheets!”
What line shows Hamlet’s feelings of betrayal by his mother?
“Frailty, thy name is woman!”
What does the Ghost instruct Hamlet regarding Gertrude?
“Leave her to heaven.”
What quote reflects Claudius’ betrayal of his brother?
“My crown, mine own ambition and my queen.”
How does Hamlet view Gertrude’s loyalty?
“A beast that wants discourse of reason would have mourn’d longer.”
What line shows Laertes’ grief and sense of family honour?
“I’ll not be juggled with. To hell, allegiance!”
What does Hamlet say when confronting his mother in her chamber?
“Go not to mine uncle’s bed.”
How does Hamlet express betrayal by his childhood friends?
“Were you not sent for? Is it your own inclining?”
