Hamlet - Act 2

Question 1

Scene 1 plot

Answer 1

time passed since 1 - Polonius sends Raynard to spy on Laertes - Ophelia saya that Hamlet has entered her chamber half-naked and crazed - Polonius says he will tell the King; he believes Hamlet has gone mad because of the breakup of his relationship with Ophelia

Question 2

What crimes occur in 2,1

Answer 2

• Espionage and dishonesty (Polonius spying on his son)
• Unfeeling cruelty (Hamlet goes out of his way to upset Ophelia)
• Hidden plots (both Polonius and Hamlet have hidden schemes)

Question 3

2,1 Quotes

Answer 3

“Your bait of falsehood takes this carp of truth - Polonius
“He took me by the wrist, and held me hard” - Ophelia
“This is the very ecstasy of love” - Polonius
“More grief to hide than to utter love” - Polonius

Question 4

Scene 2 plot - 1

Answer 4

Claudius and Gertrude ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to spy on Hamlet - an ambassador arrives with news that Fortinbras will not invade Denmark - Polonius tells the king and queen that Hamlet’s madness is caused by his love for Ophelia and they plan to watch Ophelia and Hamlet talk

Question 5

Scene 2 - 2

Answer 5

Hamlet arrives and makes crude comments about Polonius and Ophelia - Hamlet asks Rosencrantz and Guildenstern if they are spying on him which they unconvincingly deny - a group of actors arrive and perform a speech - Hamlet asks them to perform a scene later

Question 6

What is Hamlet’s plan?

Answer 6

To have the actors perform a scene where the actors act out Claudius’ murder of King Hamlet and watch his reaction

Question 7

What crimes occur in 2,2

Answer 7

• Hidden plots (Hamlet’s new plan)
• Deception (no one is what they seem)
• Misplaced guilt (Hamlet acts guilty but does not do anything for his father)
• The mousetrap (scene to see guilty person’s actions)
• Gathering evidence (Hamlet is attempting to gather evidence to prove Claudius’ guilt)

Question 8

2,2 Quotes - 1

Answer 8

“I doubt it is no other but the main, his father’s death and our hasty marriage” - Gertrude
“Beautiful is a vile phrase” - Polonius
“I’ll loose my daughter to him” - Polonius

Question 9

2,2 Quotes - 2

Answer 9

“Excellent well, you are a fishmonger” - Hamlet
“Though this be madness, there is method in it” - Polonius

Question 10

2,2 Quotes - 3

Answer 10

“I am pigeon-livered and lack gall” - Hamlet
“Remorseless, treacherous, lecherous, kindless villain!” - Hamlet
“For murder thought it have no tongue, will speak with most miraculous organ” - Hamlet
“The play’s the thing wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the King” - Hamlet