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  Why did William Shakespear 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?

  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

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  What does it mean when Marcellus says "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark."

  Posted by hp28 on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:58 PM

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  How is Polonius comical when we are intoduced to him in Act I scene iii?       

  Posted by ttt12 on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:39 PM

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  Compare and contrust between Hamlet and LAERTES

  Posted by chemfht on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:36 PM

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  Possible discussion questions for Act 5 scene 2 of Hamlet

  Posted by mballaz on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:46 PM

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  In "Hamlet" why does Hamlet wait to avenge his father's death?

  Posted by toyag123 on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:28 AM

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  In "Hamlet" Laertes is exploited by the cunning King Claudius.  How far do you agree with this?

  Posted by amitb on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:45 AM

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  Does Fortinbras become king at the end of "Hamlet"?

  Posted by makeasandwich on Nov 1, 2009 at 07:26 PM

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  What are some quotes that prove that Hamlet is pretending to be insane?

  Posted by brauty92 on Oct 31, 2009 at 08:00 PM

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  What are all the disappointments in Hamlet's life?

  Posted by alexjames on Oct 31, 2009 at 12:16 PM

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  What are some quotes from the play Hamlet that would reflect "the irony of the tragic hero that condems himself to failure?"

  Posted by jdent8 on Oct 29, 2009 at 02:43 PM

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  How, if at all, is Hamlet figuratively diseased, as distinct from literally diseased?

  Posted by bagel47 on Oct 29, 2009 at 02:25 PM

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  In Hamlet in what way are we prepared for the tragedy described by the Queen? in relation to Ophelia's death..

  Posted by eoghan500 on Oct 28, 2009 at 12:19 PM

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  What does  " local colour" mean in Hamlet?

  Posted by eoghan500 on Oct 28, 2009 at 09:48 AM

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  What is an example of a parody in 'Hamlet" by William Shakespeare?

  Posted by purple123 on Oct 28, 2009 at 04:14 AM

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  To what extent is Hamlet responsible for his own downfall and ultimately, the tragic ending of the play ??

  Posted by smellychellie18 on Oct 27, 2009 at 04:00 PM

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  In "Hamlet" when Hamlet finally takes action, who gets killed? Why?

  Posted by monkey007 on Oct 27, 2009 at 06:54 AM

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  What is a good quote by Claudius in "Hamlet" that shows that he thrives on power?

  Posted by kaylibu on Oct 27, 2009 at 03:49 AM

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  What impression do you get of Hamlet from his soliloquies?

  Posted by labido492x on Oct 25, 2009 at 08:14 PM

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  What is the definition of the term "metatheatricality?"

  Posted by heqiqi on Oct 25, 2009 at 01:07 PM

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  Might I have some help with finding evidence that Claudius is not concerned with the safety/welfare of his subjects in Hamlet?

  Posted by kelsey-vanheuvelen on Oct 25, 2009 at 09:10 AM

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  Where can I find the quote "Get thee hence to a nunnery for thy face is a vile thing."  I am sure it is Shakespeare but can't track it down.

  Posted by rajtan on Oct 24, 2009 at 03:01 AM

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  Who are Shakespeare's characters?

  Posted by heqiqi on Oct 22, 2009 at 06:52 AM

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  What is the conceit(s) in Hamlet's first soliloquy in Act I, Scene 2?

  Posted by sen10rkayla on Oct 21, 2009 at 12:18 PM

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  What are some examples of sickness and death in act 3 scene 4 in Hamlet?

  Posted by divine-lines on Oct 18, 2009 at 05:23 PM

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  I am going to write an assessment of the character Hamlet in which I must look at his moral and psychological strengths and weaknesses. Help?!

  Posted by trinelisemeyer on Oct 18, 2009 at 08:44 AM

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  In "Hamlet" how does the theme of deception inevitably lead to the death of Hamlet and Claudius?

  Posted by mballaz on Oct 17, 2009 at 11:58 AM

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  In the soliloquy that starts with 'O that this too too solid flesh would melt,' who is hamlets anger aimed at? and what is behind the anger?

  Posted by phoebemay on Oct 17, 2009 at 05:16 AM

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  what charecter developments dose Hamlet go through between his 7 sililoques/speaches ?

  Posted by fireyonix on Oct 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM

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  On act 3 scene 4, the first line is "Look here, upon this picture, and on this" ends "as will not leave their instinct."

  Posted by mezzaine on Oct 14, 2009 at 04:27 PM

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  What is the significance of Fortinbras having the last line in Hamlet?

  Posted by lost4ever on Oct 14, 2009 at 10:12 AM

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  1what dramatic purpose is served by holding back the repot of polonius on hamlet until the messengers from norway have reported?

  Posted by straw1234 on Oct 12, 2009 at 03:41 PM

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  How are Shakespeare's plays categorized?

  Posted by fall on Oct 12, 2009 at 02:05 PM

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  Explain exactly why Hamlet chooses to spare Claudius' life in the church when he had every reason and a perfect opportunity to get revenge?

  Posted by emmamnagle on Oct 12, 2009 at 09:40 AM

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  In "Hamlet" why did the ghost appear to Hamlet?

  Posted by sarahmontgomery on Oct 10, 2009 at 04:10 PM

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  I'm not exactly sure who to use or how to go about this paper. Can someone give me some assistance? The more the merrier :)

  Posted by rousseldawg on Oct 9, 2009 at 01:01 PM

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  I need examples of personification in Act I of Hamlet with the line number please.

  Posted by muffin420 on Oct 8, 2009 at 01:22 AM

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  What are the last words of Horatio in the play? (396-400) What does he mean and what must he do from now on?

  Posted by gurindersandhu on Oct 7, 2009 at 07:18 PM

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  What is the dramatic importance of Hamlet's interivew of Ophelia?

  Posted by divine-lines on Oct 6, 2009 at 03:58 PM

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  What is Gertrude's answer? Does this suggest anything about the queen's role in the death of her first husband?

  Posted by gurindersandhu on Oct 5, 2009 at 04:48 PM

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  Please explain, "what a piece of work is man, how noble in reason, how infinite in faculties," ( "Hamlet"  Act 2, Scene 2.).

  Posted by buffy-the-vampire-slayer on Oct 2, 2009 at 05:32 AM

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  How does Hamlet respond to Polonius's pompous assertion that he "will use them according to their desert"?

  Posted by gurindersandhu on Sep 30, 2009 at 11:44 PM

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  What are the conflicts in which Hamlet's or Ophelia's minds are pulled into different directions?  

  Posted by kathy06 on Sep 30, 2009 at 11:30 PM

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  What are some examples of when Hamlet can be seen as one who is indecisive and fails to act appropriately?

  Posted by tjstuart21 on Sep 30, 2009 at 10:36 AM

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  What aspect of Hamlet's concepts of the death/desire for death is revealed in Hamlet's first soliloguy?

  Posted by carmeno543 on Sep 29, 2009 at 06:09 PM