Hamlet

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  The quotation: "Something is rotten in the State of Denmark"at the end of act I, scene 4. Who says this and what does it refer to?

  Posted by romsen1 on Jul 5, 2008 at 11:18 AM

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  In Act 2 of Hamlet, please explain who is acting a part and in what ways?

  Posted by livelaughlove on Jun 12, 2008 at 04:30 PM

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  Evaluate the political influences of the historical period that shaped the characters, plots, and settings of Hamlet.

  Posted by mano789 on May 30, 2008 at 05:23 PM

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  If Hamlet confessed that he does not love Ophelia once, then why does he talk to her during the play and seem like he is flirting with her?

  Posted by davidarchuletalovesme on May 15, 2008 at 11:42 AM

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  Why is Rosencrantz referred to as a "sponge?"

  Posted by jatt270 on Apr 27, 2008 at 03:30 PM

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  Why didn't Claudius give Polonius an eloborate funeral in "Hamlet"?

  Posted by april-flores on Apr 22, 2008 at 07:30 AM

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  What does Polonius mean when he says " I would fain prove so"? Why is he called Jepthah?

  Posted by sama1 on Apr 15, 2008 at 08:28 PM

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  Why does Gertrude, Hamlet's mother, urge Hamlet to stay home and not return to school?

  Posted by j-rod on Apr 14, 2008 at 12:35 PM

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  What does Claudius say he gained by killing King Hamlet?

  Posted by jeffsbaby1221 on Apr 9, 2008 at 10:36 PM

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  What are some of Hamlet's internal conflicts?

  Posted by karrar on Mar 29, 2008 at 11:03 PM

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  What punishment does Hamlet receive for killing Polonious, who had been hiding behind the curtains? 

  Posted by kayleen234 on Mar 26, 2008 at 03:37 PM

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  What is the dramatic significance and what rhetorical devices, especially metaphors are used in Act 2 Scene 2 of "Hamlet"?

  Posted by allen1011 on Mar 24, 2008 at 12:00 PM

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  How is Hamlet's lack of self-confidence a contributing or indirect factor to his downfall?

  Posted by acular on Mar 21, 2008 at 12:06 PM

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  What comic elements does the play Hamlet contain?

  Posted by brence on Mar 19, 2008 at 07:37 PM

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  What are the different explanations for Hamlet's madness?

  Posted by aliciaxox on Mar 3, 2008 at 07:55 PM

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  Does Hamlet have any brothers and sisters?     

  Posted by lataco on Feb 28, 2008 at 11:51 AM

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  What part did Polonius play in Act III, scene 2 of Hamlet?

  Posted by justin22 on Feb 28, 2008 at 09:03 AM

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  In "Hamlet," how does Horatio respond to Marcellus' question as to why is the country in a watchful and armed posture?

  Posted by williamscp18 on Feb 27, 2008 at 09:45 PM

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  What do apparitions usually portend according to the witnesses who have seen the ghost in Act 1 of "Hamlet"?

  Posted by sweetash on Feb 25, 2008 at 03:23 PM

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  Characterize Polonius on the basis of Act 2, Scene1, Lines 1-75 of "Hamlet."

  Posted by silverrc on Feb 18, 2008 at 02:16 PM