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Scene 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What does the opening provide?

A

Exposition (background)

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2
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What is the function of Act 1?

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To create ambiguity and immediately engage the audience

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3
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What does the introduction of the ghost reflect within Shakespearean society?

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Fear of the supernatural

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4
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When was the witchcraft act passed?

A

1542

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5
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What did the witchcraft act make punishable by death?

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Practicing witchcraft

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6
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Why is the play introduced at midnight and why is it described as cold?

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Creates an atmosphere of hidden truths

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7
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Where is Scene 1 set in the stage directions?

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‘It is cold, and it is midnight’

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8
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What technique is used in the stage directions of Scene 1

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Pathetic fallacy

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9
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What is the opening line of the play and who says it?

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Barnardo: ‘Whose there?’

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10
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Why does the play open with Barnardo saying ‘Who’s there?’

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Establishes uncertainty from the outset and represents the broader themes of questioning in the play

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11
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Are the lines in the opening long or short?

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Short

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12
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What do the short lines in the opening contrast?

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The next scene to show uncertainty and questioning

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13
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What does ‘Tis now struck twelve’ represent?

A

A transitional point

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14
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Who says ‘Tis Now struck twelve?’

A

Barnardo

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15
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What does Barnardo saying ‘Tis now struck twelve’ link to?

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The time of political uncertainty and fear in Shakespearean society

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16
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What atmosphere does the quick exchanging of dialogue create?

A

Unease and uncertainty

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17
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What do Horatio and Marcellus represent?

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A physical changing of authority

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18
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What is Horatio and Marcellus entering symbolic of?

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The transfer of power of the 1600s from Elizabeth to James I

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19
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Where is the play set?

A

Denmark

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20
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Why is the play set in Denmark?

A

To tackles the issue of censorship and to allow Shakespeare to deal with controversial topics

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21
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Does Horatio initially believe in the ghost?

A

No

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22
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What does Marcellus describe the ghost as on line 27? What does it show?

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A ‘dreaded sight’ to show that the ghost brings uncertainty and fear

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23
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Does the ghost every say anything in the opening?

A

No

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24
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Why does the ghost not speak in the opening?

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To create ambiguity

25
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What does Marcellus describe Horatio as?

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A scholar

26
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What is the role of Horatio in the play?

A

To act as the voice of reason

27
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What is the purpose of even Horatio seeing the Ghost?

A

To legitimise the ghost

28
Q

‘It harrows me with …….. and ………’

A

Fear / wonder

29
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Who says that the ghost ‘Harrows [him] with fear and wonder’?

A

Horatio

30
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What does the ambiguous nature of the ghost reflect?

A

The dual attitude towards magic

31
Q

Horatio says ‘That …… and ……… form’

A

Fair / warlike

32
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Why does the ghost enter and exit only briefly?

A

To show its ominous energy

33
Q

Barnardo: ‘See it …… away’

A

Stalks

34
Q

‘Such was the very …….. he had on. When he th’ambitious Norway combated’ What does this show?

A

Armour. Shows the ghost is directly linked to old Hamlet who is depicted as a hero and warrior

35
Q

This bodes some …………………………. To our state’ What does this show about the ghost?

A

Strange eruption. Shows the ghost is viewed as an omen, threatening not only the guards but the whole state of Denmark.

36
Q

‘Implements of …..’

A

War

37
Q

What does the focus shift from to?

A

The ghost to the preparation for war

38
Q

What does at east the whisper goes’ show about the war?

A

That its uncertain and speculated about

39
Q

‘Fortinbras of Norway, thereto prick’d on by a most ………………’

A

Emulate pride

40
Q

‘Of unimproved ……., hot and full’

A

Mettle

41
Q

What is the Kay quote to describe young Fortinbras? What does is show?

A

‘Of unimproved mettle, hot and full’ . Shows that young Fortinbras is determined to take back the land that Norway has lost and he is of an unknown quantity, they dont know his true power. He is hot headed and defined by vengeance.

42
Q

What theme does young Fortinbras introduce?

A

Filial duty

43
Q

What does Horatio repeat to the ghost?

A

‘Speak to me’

44
Q

‘If though art privy to…’ . What does this show that the ghost is viewed as?

A

Thy country’s fate. The ghost is viewed as an omen/ warning

45
Q

‘It started like a….’ . What does this show?

A

Guilty thing. Shows that the guards are unsure if the ghost is threatening

46
Q

What type of play is Hamlet?

A

Revenge tragedy

47
Q

Which classical playwright influenced Shakespeare?

A

Seneca

48
Q

How is Hamlet more complex than Shakespeares other plays?

A

It’s not solely based on sensationalism or violence

49
Q

What play inspired Hamlet?

A

The Spanish Tragedy by Thomas Kid

50
Q

Who wrote Daemonologie?

A

King James I of Scotland

51
Q

What was Daemonlogie?

A

A pamphlet written by James I warning of the dangers of black magic

52
Q

‘I am …… at heart’

A

Sick

53
Q

What does Young Fortinbras act as for Hamlet?

A

A foil

54
Q

‘The aim of tragedy is to arouse sensations of …… and …….’ (Aristotle)

A

Pity / fear

55
Q

‘The opening scene of Hamlet is as well ………………. As that of any play ever written’ (T.S Elliot)

A

Constructed

56
Q

Who was on the throne when Hamlet was fist performed?

A

Elizabeth I

57
Q

Why was their anxiety about Elizabeths reign?

A

She had no children or husband so had no successor

58
Q

How long had Elizabeth reigned when hamlet was first performed?

A

40 years

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