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Hamlet
Includes questions specifically asking about this Shakespeare play. Questions about the movie version should be placed under "Movies." Questions about Shakespeare should be placed under his category under Authors and Poets.
2,101 Questions
Why does Shakespeare include cyclops in Hamlet?
Sweetie, I hate to break it to you, but you must be reading a very interesting version of Hamlet if you're finding cyclops in there. Shakespeare didn't include any one-eyed giants in his play. Maybe you should double-check your sources or lay off the mead before diving into the Bard's work.
What act and scene is the quote an eye for an eye found in in Hamlet?
Oh, dude, that quote "an eye for an eye" is from Act 4, Scene 5 of Hamlet. It's when Laertes is all fired up and ready to seek revenge for his father's death. Like, revenge is a big theme in that play, you know?
Who originally said fatigue makes cowards of us all?
The quote "fatigue makes cowards of us all" is attributed to General George S. Patton, a prominent military leader known for his leadership during World War II. Patton's statement emphasizes the impact of exhaustion on decision-making and courage, highlighting how physical and mental fatigue can weaken individuals' resolve and bravery in challenging situations. This quote has been widely used to underscore the importance of maintaining physical and mental resilience in the face of adversity.
Who speaks the first line of the play in Hamlet?
I am assuming that you are asking for the second line of Hamlet's famous soliloquy and not the second line in the play. Here are the first five lines of the monologue:
To be, or not to be--that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to sufferThe slings and arrows of outrageous fortuneOr to take arms against a sea of troublesAnd by opposing end them. To die, to sleep--
What is the biggest hamlet in the world?
There is no definitive answer to the biggest hamlet in the world as the classification of a hamlet can vary by region. However, one of the largest hamlets in the world is said to be Narok in Kenya, with a population exceeding 40,000 residents.
What brought Horatio here in ElsinoreAnd explain what did he suggest Hamlet to do?
Horatio was brought to Elsinore by the ghost of Hamlet's father, King Hamlet, who appeared to him and two of his fellow soldiers while they were on watch. Horatio was called by the ghost to tell Prince Hamlet that the ghost was his father and that he had been murdered by his brother, Claudius. Horatio was then tasked with convincing Hamlet that the ghost was telling the truth.
Once Horatio had told the prince what the ghost had said, he suggested that Hamlet should act as if he were insane in order to ensure his safety and to help him uncover the truth of his father's death. Horatio also advised Hamlet to feign madness and use it to his advantage to find out the truth about his father's death. He also suggested that Hamlet should not act too hastily as he could be putting himself in danger if he made the wrong choices.
What instruction does hamlet give Horatio prior to the staging of the play?
Basically, Hamlet asks Horatio for help in keeping an eye on Claudius during the 'Mousetrap' play.
How many people die in Hamlet?
There are eight individuals who die during the play, three of them offstage :
Hamlet himself, King Claudius and Queen Gertrude, Polonius, Laertes, Ophelia, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Hamlet's father is dead before the play opens, and only his Ghost appears.
(It's also implied that the servant Reynaldo dies, although that has to be interpreted.)
