Hamlet Act 1, Scene 1 Flashcards

Flashcards about Act 1, Scene 1 of Hamlet

Summary of Act 1, Scene 1

The preparation for war and nightly visits by a ghost of the previous king.

Mood of Act 1, Scene 1

Tense, Fearful, Melancholic, Ominous

Elements of Setting in Act 1, Scene 1

Midnight, Dark, Presence of Ghost

Who sees the ghost?

Marcellus and Barnardo

Who is the ghost?

The ghost is identified as the previous king because it looks like the king.

True or False: Horatio immediately believes in the ghost

False

Quote about the ghost's appearance

"This bodes some strange eruption to our state."

Who said, 'This bodes some strange eruption to our state.'

Haratio

Staging of the Ghost

Dark with spotlight, white shadow, low sound

Meaning of Key Quote

Suggest something strange in our situation

Literary Device Example

Foreshadowing

Why does Fortinbras want revenge?

Young Fortinbras wants revenge because Young Hamlet killed his father.

Quote about young Fortinbras

"Now, sir, young Fortinbras, of unimproved mettle hot and full"

Next Step Regarding the Ghost

Tell young Hamlet about the ghost.