Hamlet (3/12/15) Flashcards
LIST:
What are the 2 reasons for stage directions?
1) physical movement of actors
2) describe the setting
Explain the concept of “The Royal We”
It’s the idea that the King speaks with the voice of the people.
EX: “Our brother is dead”
What is Queen Gertrude referred to as several times throughout the play?
The Imperial Jointress
Parodox
A contradiction
LIST:
What are the 2 reasons Fortinbras is picking a fight with Denmark?
1) thinks King Claudius is a wimp
2) he can strike during this transition period
SHAKESPEARE WORD:
Exeumt
They exit
What is France a symbol for?
The source of all evil & corruption
What is a nick name for Polonius?
“The King of cliche”
A Pun
clever play on words, often humorous
A Theme
Complex main idea that runs throughout story
EX: “seem”
LIST:
What are the 3 reasons for why Hamlet’s grief of his dead father is wrong?
1) It’s unmanly
2) against god’s wishes
3) against the dead
Monologue
1 talking for a long time
Soliloque
1 alone
Some say Hamlet has a __________ complex.
Edopus
SHAKESPEARE WORD:
Prithe
pray the (beg you)
