Act 1, Scene 5 contains some very important information about Hamlet’s father’s death. What does the Ghost tell Hamlet in 1.5.34-40? What does Hamlet mean when he responds “O my prophetic soul!”(1.5.40)?
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July 25, 2019Act 1, Scene 5 contains some very important information about Hamlet’s father’s death. What does the Ghost tell Hamlet in 1.5.34-40? What does Hamlet mean when he responds “O my prophetic soul!”(1.5.40)?
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INSTRUCTIONS
1) Choose ONE QUESTION from EACH ACT for a total of 5 questions.
2) Write substantive answers 3-4 sentences, minimum. Include:
• Direct quotes for at least 3 answers to back up your responses.
• Correct page (text) citation (Shakespeare 1234) NOT the numbers below (1.1.8, etc.)ACT I CHOOSE ONE QUESTION:
12. Act 1, Scene 5 contains some very important information about Hamlet’s father’s death. What does the Ghost tell Hamlet in 1.5.34-40? What does Hamlet mean when he responds “O my prophetic soul!”(1.5.40)?
ACT II CHOOSE ONE QUESTION:
10. What does Hamlet tell his friends in 2.2.343-47? Why are these reminders of his mental state important to us?
ACT III CHOOSE ONE QUESTION:
4. Discuss 3.1.144-55 as a picture of what Hamlet used to be like. (This view from Ophelia, speaking in a soliloquy, is important in helping us to have a complete picture of Hamlet.
ACT IV CHOOSE ONE QUESTION:
2. Read 4.3.17-35. Hamlet’s thoughts are focused on death. Discuss the naturalistic tone of his language. What does this show about Hamlet?
ACT V CHOOSE ONE QUESTION:
6. The final scene is filled with deaths. Exactly what causes the death of each of these: Gertrude, Claudius, Laertes, Hamlet?
