Hamlet, Part 1: An Introduction to Elizabethan Theater

Question 1

How does Shakespeare characterize Claudius in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Claudius is detached and critical.

Question 2

✔ He thinks that Hamlet mourns too much.He believes that Hamlet has not mourned enough.He thinks that Hamlet is only pretending to mourn.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He thinks that Hamlet mourns too much.

Question 3

They always agree with each other.They are curious about each other.✔ There is tension between them.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

There is tension between them.

Question 4

What does Hamlet’s speech suggest about his emotional state?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He is very upset.

Hamlet, Part 1: An Introduction to Elizabethan Theater Answers