135. Why does Gertrude disobey her husband and go ahead and drink the wine? 136. What is the “serious pun,” …

128. What are the five justifications Hamlet offers for killing Claudius? 129. Why is Osric welcomed at Claudius’ court, according …

121. Explain how we find out how old Hamlet is (according to the “first” writing of the play) 122. Throughout …

118. Explain the joke behind “There is no/ ancient gentleman but gardeners…” 119. What exactly is the Gravedigger doing to …

115. What is the purpose of “comic relief” in a tragedy? How does this particular example provide relief? How does …

111. How do Claudius’s lines at 118-124 relate to Hamlet? 112. Why do Laertes and the King come up with …

107. What is comic about the exchange between the pirate and Horatio in this scene? 108. What are four ways …

99. How many “sorrows” does Claudius outline in his speech at line 74-93? What is the base cause of all …

95. Explain the attitude of Fortinbras’ captain toward the intended object of conquest in Poland. 96. What does Hamlet believe …

91. Why is Claudius unable to act directly against Hamlet? 92. Explain the significance of images involving disease and physical …