Hamlet | Class 4: Thought vs. Action (Act 1)

Comprehension Check for Act 1

1. Describe the relationship between Hamlet and his friends.

Possible responses: Hamlet seems closest to Horatio, with whom he has had a long friendship. Hamlet does not seem as comfortable with Bernardo and Marcellus, whom he treats more like his subjects.

2. Who does the Ghost claim to be, and what accusations does he make?

Possible responses: The Ghost claims to be King Hamlet. After he has his son alone, he charges that Claudius, Hamlet’s uncle, murdered him by...

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