Nguyễn Trần Thảo Vy
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Văn học Anh, thứ 4, tiết 7-9
ASSIGNMENT 2 (HAMLET)
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Where and when did the story happen?
The story happened at the Danish castle of Elsinore in the late Middle Ages.
What is the name of the dead King?
Hamlet is the name of the dead King.
What is the name of the Prince?
The name of the Prince is also Hamlet.
Where was he studying when the old King died?
Hamlet was studying at Wittenberg when the old King died.
What is the relationship between the Queen and Claudius?
Claudius was the brother of the old King. After the King died, Claudius became
the Queen’s husband which led to his holding at court.
Who saw the ghost first?
The ghost first appeared to Marcellus, and Hamlet’s friend – Horatio.
What did the ghost tell Hamlet to do?
The ghost asked Hamlet to avenge his death.
What is Hamlet’s reaction after he listens to the ghost?
He felt horrified for it confirmed his fear.
Why did Polonius always pay attention to Hamlet?
Because he wanted to gain the King’s trust.
Why did Hamlet pretend to be mad?
Because he might spy on his mother and uncle. Hamlet planned to feign
madness before the King and the court. The madness would render him invisible
so that he might observe and discern the best way and time for his revenge.
Why did Hamlet suffer from an emotional struggle?
Because he was pretending to be mad.
What happened after Hamlet found out the fact that Claudius was the one
who killed his father?
He tried to kill Claudius, but he failed.
Who was killed by Hamlet when he was confronting his mother? Why?
Polonius was killed by Hamlet because Hamlet was startled when he yelled
from his hiding place.
How did Ophelia react after her father died?
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Ophelia lost her mind with grief and drowned herself.
What happened to Hamlet after he was accused of killing Polonius?
Claudius would send Hamlet into exile.
What caused the conflict between Hamlet and Laertes?
Because Laertes believed that Hamlet was the person who killed both his father
and sister.
How did Hamlet return to Denmark?
His ship was captured by pirates, who have returned him to Denmark.
What did he see when he returned?
He saw Ophelia had died.
In order to solve the conflict, what did Claudius and Laertes arrange?
A fencing match.
What were their plans in order to kill Hamlet at any cost?
Laertes would dip his sword in a poison, so even a small scratch would kill
Hamlet. If the Laertes failed, a poison goblet of wine would kill him.
Who died at the end of the play?
The Queen, Claudius, Laertes, and Hamlet himself.
Who was alive to tell the story?
Horatio was alive to tell the story.