Hamlet Flashcards
The Spirit of King Hamlet is seen by Horatio, who in turn runs to Elsinore to tell Hamlet. The celebration of Claudius and Gertrude’s wedding closes with Hamlet agreeing to stay in Elsinore and not return to school.
Act 1
Claudius has sent for Rosenchrantz and Guildenstern, they arrive and he asks them to keep an eye on Hamlet. Hamlet begins his mock of Polonius (Wooooordzzzz).
Act 2
Polonius and Claudius use Ophelia to bait Hamlet by having her give back his love letters. Hamlet murders Polonius.
Act 3
Ophelia goes mad with grief over her father’s passing and Hamlet’s departure. Laertes returns home.
Act 4
Hamlet and Laertes duel. Hamlet, Laertes, Gertrude, Claudius, and Osric are found dead by Fortinbras who has invaded Elsinore. Horatio is the role survivor, left to tell Hamlet’s tale.
Act 5