47. How does the analysis of Hamlet’s mental condition by Rosencrantz and Guildenstern differ from that of Polonius? Why? 48. …

44. Examine Hamlet’s famous soliloquy“O, what a rogue and peasant slave am I” (lines 545–660). How does Hamlet’s attitude toward …

41. Why did Shakespeare include the description of the “War of the Theaters” at lines 319– 360 ? 42. Why …

38. Explain how the principal characters project their own fears or guilt as an explanation for Hamlet’s madness? 39. What …

33. What is it the King and Queen ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do for them? How do Rosencrantz and …

30. What is ironic about the scene in the film where Polonius gives Reynoldo instructions on how to spy on …

24. Describe the landscape in which Hamlet’s conversation with the Ghost takes place. 25. Explain the significance of the word …

22. What does Hamlet say in lines 13-38 about other country’s opinion of Denmark? Why would Shakespeare include this criticism …

20. What is ironic about Polonius’ final advice to his son, “To thy own self be true” (line 78) ? …

16. How does the syntax of Hamlet’s language at lines 129–159 reflect the state of his mind? 17. What about …