Questions for ACT 1 SCENE 1
1) How is interest created in the opening scene?
They are not sure what the return of the late king means? It could be a sign that they are in trouble. Foreboding to a war.
2) What information are we given to help us understand the situation?
The ghost of king hamlet is back.
Leaders come back in a time of great danger.
3) What happens at the end of the scene to create suspense and keep up the reader’s interest?
The Ghost is temped to speak but then vanishes because the guards try to stab him to get him to speak?
The guards also want to bring the info to hamlet. The dead kings son.
4) What is the mood of the scene?
The mood of the scene is pretty gloomy and mystifying.
5) Why are the sentries apprehensive (there are two reasons)?
What is a Sentrie?
6) What reasons are suggested by Horatio for the appearance of the late King’s ghost?
The kingdom is in danger
Blake - questions 5 and 6?
ReplyDelete1) Sentries are guards. Look up the meaning if you don't recognize the word.
2) Reasons is plural. What are the two reasons for the ghosts appearance according to Hamlet?