Hamlet: Act 1 Scene 1 Questions

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1) How is interest created in the opening scene?

 By introducing a ghost to the scene and how much it scares the guards.

2) What information are we given to help us understand the situation?

 The ghost resembles the dead king, and the guards are discussing why it must be the king.

3) What happens at the end of the scene to create suspense and keep up the reader’s interest?

 The guards are about to talk to young hamlet about the ghost.

4) What is the mood of the scene?

 The scene takes place just before dawn and the characters are scared; so the mood is exciting.

 5) Why are the sentries apprehensive (there are two reasons)?

 Because of the appearance of the ghost; and the ghost may even be that of the dead king.

 6) What reasons are suggested by Horatio for the appearance of the late King’s ghost?

 Horatio suggests that the ghost haunts them because of the late king causing war on Fortinbras and creating commotion in Denmark.

 7) Who are the characters present in the scene?

 Bernardo, Francisco, Marcellus, Horatio

 8) List one thing Horatio says about the former King?

 He calls the king courageous but then mentions that that's what he initially thought of him.

 9) Who is young Fortinbras?

The king of Norway.

 10) What does Horatio say happened in Rome after Julius Caesar was murdered?

 Dead people rose out of their graves and ran through the streets of Rome. 

 11) How does Horatio differ from Marcellus and Barnardo in scene 1?

 He comes along with Marcellus because he is more literate and he is supposed to explain the ghost in the halls. 

 12) What is Horatio’s purpose in scene 1 (why is he present)?

 He's there at the request of Marcellus so that he can explain the existence of the apparition.

 13) What past history (Denmark’s history) is revealed in scene 1? 

 Denmark is in war with Norway.

Comments

  1. KentJanuary 8, 2020 at 2:18 PM

    Question 5 - the guards are apprehensive because there is a ghost and the country seems to be preparing for war.

    6 - either because the ghost is a warning for the country or because the ghost horded money in a previous life

    9 - Young Fortinbras is a Prince, not the King.

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