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  Between Act 1 and Act 2, provide 2 character traits for Gertrude, Claudius and Ophelia.  

  Posted by jino183 on Nov 19, 2009 at 07:18 PM

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  Who does Hamlet have a false friendship with other than Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.?

  Posted by hannahjones on Nov 19, 2009 at 04:08 PM

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  How does suicide affect the characters in Hamlet and their lives/actions? Use 5 excerpts from the play to support your answer.  

  Posted by buffy-the-vampire-slayer on Nov 18, 2009 at 09:26 PM

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  In "Hamlet" refer to Polonius, Claudius, Hamlet, and Laertes by explaining the purpose each had and how it fell on his own head.

  Posted by o2love789741 on Nov 18, 2009 at 08:28 PM

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  What are some examples of the rhetorical devices Shakespeare uses in the "To Be Or Not To Be" soliloquy?

  Posted by dstephe307 on Nov 18, 2009 at 07:09 PM

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  In "Hamlet" why is Hamlet so happy when King Claudius becomes upset by the play?

  Posted by gr112091 on Nov 18, 2009 at 03:21 PM

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  Discuss the theme of loyalty vs. Disloyalty as you see it in "Hamlet".

  Posted by o2love327 on Nov 18, 2009 at 12:57 PM

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  Does Shakespeare use sonnets in Hamlet?

  Posted by j10762849 on Nov 18, 2009 at 07:26 AM

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  "Thus conscience does make cowards of us all"(3.1 lines 318-319/303-304). Explain the context in which the passage occurs & what it reveals.

  Posted by buffy-the-vampire-slayer on Nov 17, 2009 at 08:44 PM

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  After the insert-play, the relationship between Hamlet and Claudius cannot be the same as it was before. Explain.

  Posted by emzy on Nov 17, 2009 at 11:49 AM

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  In "Hamlet" what specific weaknesses do you see in Claudius, Laertes, Ophelia and Hamlet?

  Posted by jenniva73 on Nov 17, 2009 at 04:13 AM

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  "What a piece of work is a man! how noble in reason! how infinite in faculty!"(2.2)Explain the context in which the quote occurs & what it reveals

  Posted by buffy-the-vampire-slayer on Nov 16, 2009 at 08:35 PM

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  Why does Claudius Hamlet to remain in Elsinore?

  Posted by kelseykirkland on Nov 16, 2009 at 05:32 PM

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  In which scene does Polonius serve as a foil to Hamlet, giving Hamlet an opportunity to demonstrate both his wit and his despair?

  Posted by suelele on Nov 16, 2009 at 03:24 PM

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  Provide 2 character traits for Gertrude, Claudius, Ophelia, Horatio, Polonius, and Hamlet between Act 1 and Act 2.

  Posted by jino183 on Nov 15, 2009 at 01:19 PM

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  How does Hamlet's famous "What a piece a work is a man" passage depart from typical Renaissance humanism?

  Posted by hp28 on Nov 15, 2009 at 12:09 PM

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  What are some slang expressions and puns Hamlet uses in his first exchange with Polonius? Why are they signifigant?

  Posted by ttt12 on Nov 15, 2009 at 11:45 AM

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  "In the world of Hamlet, people are anxious about the consequences of their actions." Why do you think this is?

  Posted by alvy1992 on Nov 15, 2009 at 08:26 AM

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  What are some revenge imagery in Hamlet ?

  Posted by divine-lines on Nov 15, 2009 at 08:14 AM

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  How, in your opinion, has the charecter of Hamlet changed in Act 3? (i.e: his outlook on life, personality, relationships etc.)

  Posted by hippychix on Nov 15, 2009 at 05:55 AM

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  Comment on the dramatic significance of the "silent interview" between Hamlet & Ophelia in Hamlet.

  Posted by arghyapikai on Nov 15, 2009 at 02:04 AM

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  What is the role of posion in the play?  

  Posted by chocolatepolkadots on Nov 14, 2009 at 03:24 PM

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  "In the world of Hamlet, people are anxious about the consequences of their actions" discuss.

  Posted by alvy1992 on Nov 14, 2009 at 09:08 AM

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  Why is Hamlet considered to have problematic subjectivity?

  Posted by cristina10488 on Nov 13, 2009 at 09:47 AM

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  "Though this be madness, yet there is method in it" What is the significance of this line spoken by Polonius in act 2, scene 2 of Hamlet?

  Posted by arghyapikai on Nov 13, 2009 at 09:46 AM

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  Why does Polonius believe Hamlet has gone mad in Act 1 and 2. Support your response with reference to the play.

  Posted by jino183 on Nov 11, 2009 at 01:47 PM

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  Where can I find published sources to support my claim about Hamlet?  Is this claim sufficient?  Could there be better?

  Posted by scantu2 on Nov 11, 2009 at 12:20 AM

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  In "Hamlet" what are some lies that have been told?

  Posted by b5izhot on Nov 10, 2009 at 03:17 PM

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  Compare and contrast the three sons in the play, Hamlet, Laertes, and Fortinbras.

  Posted by jujupie on Nov 10, 2009 at 10:02 AM

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  What comments does Hamlet make that are intended for Polonius in Act 3?

  Posted by sdfsdfsdf1213 on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:44 PM

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  Provide 2 character traits for each main characters in Hamlet play. Provide a quote to support each of your indentified traits.

  Posted by jino183 on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:04 PM

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  What does the quote "An undiscovered country whose bourne no travelers return - puzzles the will" from Hamlet mean?  

  Posted by mjnear on Nov 9, 2009 at 01:13 PM

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  At the end of Act 1, do you think Hamlet is responding normally or is he on the brink of insanity, would you consider him complex at this Point? Why?

  Posted by ttt12 on Nov 8, 2009 at 01:49 PM

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  How does Hamlet feel about his mother's choice to marry his uncle? Why?

  Posted by jino183 on Nov 7, 2009 at 07:35 PM

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  In "Hamlet" discuss the irony in Hamlet's "How all occasions do inform against me" (IV.iv.32) speech.  

  Posted by jojo54 on Nov 7, 2009 at 01:16 PM

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  In "Hamlet" discuss the internal struggle that Hamlet deals with in the "How all occasions do inform against me" (IV.iv.32) monologue.

  Posted by jojo54 on Nov 7, 2009 at 01:14 PM

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  Who is considered a soldier?

  Posted by lacay on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:01 PM

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  Discuss the internal conflict/dilemma that Hamlet struggles with in this speech.

  Posted by jojo54 on Nov 6, 2009 at 03:34 PM

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  Is Hamlet mad?

  Posted by ireland12345 on Nov 6, 2009 at 06:38 AM

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  What are examples of irony in this speech from Hamlet?  

  Posted by basketball03 on Nov 5, 2009 at 05:24 PM

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  Discuss the internal conflict/dilemma that Hamlet struggles with in this speech.

  Posted by jojo54 on Nov 5, 2009 at 04:26 PM

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  what are the two major issues basic to hamlet's tragedy which are now joined?

  Posted by raiderssuckk on Nov 5, 2009 at 03:36 PM

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  What does Hamlet no longer value and thus obeys the summons of the ghost?

  Posted by eder7 on Nov 5, 2009 at 02:50 PM

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   Explain why the audience would understand Hamlet's father perhaps being the devil given the religious climate of Shakespeare's day

  Posted by malaikamalik on Nov 5, 2009 at 01:29 PM

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  Why did William Shakespeare write Hamlet?

  Posted by tylerikea on Nov 4, 2009 at 02:20 PM

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  What does Claudius reveal in his asides to the audience in Shakespeare's Hamlet?

  Posted by bignuk on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:07 AM

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  Through what ways can deception be seen in "Hamlet"?

  Posted by charli-lily on Nov 4, 2009 at 04:08 AM

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  What symbol could be used to represent King Claudius?

  Posted by sororitty on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:24 PM

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  If Polonius were an animal, what animal would he be?

  Posted by manger236 on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:17 PM

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   How can you compare Hamlet to an automobile?

  Posted by manzie on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:11 PM