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Hamlet, Part 7: Plot and Character Answers

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How does Laertes's character develop between Act I and Act IV of the play?

A
In Act I, Laertes is violent and impulsive; in Act IV, he is calm and thoughtful.
B
In Act I, Laertes is melancholy; in Act IV, he is cheerful.
C
In Act I, Laertes is stubborn and disobedient; in Act IV, he is obedient and respectful.
D
In Act I, Laertes is calm and dutiful; in Act IV, he is vengeful and does not care about rules.
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What did you discuss in your response? Check all that apply.

A
how Ophelia changes
B
how Polonius's death affects Ophelia
C
how Hamlet's behavior affects Ophelia
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Which plot event accounts for the change in Laertes's character in Act IV of Hamlet?

A
the performance of The Murder of Gonzago
B
the murder of Polonius by Hamlet
C
the marriage of King Claudius and Queen Gertrude
D
the appearance of the ghost
4

Write two to three sentences explaining how Ophelia changes over the course of the play. Include at least one plot event that causes Ophelia to change.

Answer:

At the beginning of the play, Ophelia is obedient and follows the advice of her father and brother. After Hamlet kills Polonius, she is overwhelmed by grief and becomes mentally unwell, expressing her distress through songs and strange behavior.

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How does Laertes's character develop between Act I and Act IV of the play?

A
In Act I, Laertes is violent and impulsive; in Act IV, he is calm and thoughtful.
B
In Act I, Laertes is melancholy; in Act IV, he is cheerful.
C
In Act I, Laertes is stubborn and disobedient; in Act IV, he is obedient and respectful.
D
In Act I, Laertes is calm and dutiful; in Act IV, he is vengeful and does not care about rules.
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Which plot event accounts for the change in Laertes's character in Act IV of Hamlet?

A
the performance of The Murder of Gonzago
B
the murder of Polonius by Hamlet
C
the marriage of King Claudius and Queen Gertrude
D
the appearance of the ghost

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