Hamlet | Class 31: Mortality (Act 5)

Comprehension Check for Act 5

1. What do the gravediggers think about Ophelia’s pending burial?

Possible responses: They believe she has committed a mortal sin—suicide—and should not be granted a Christian burial.

2. What discovery at the gravesite makes Hamlet reflect on mortality?

Possible responses: Hamlet uncovers the skull of Yorick, whom Hamlet knew well as a child. Like everyone, even Alexander the Great and Caesar die.

3. Who gets into a scuffle over Ophelia’s...

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