Hamlet Act 1

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Hamlet Act 1 Scene 1 Discussion Quiz

1. Why do you think they have asked Haratio to be present and how does he react at first?

2. What is Haratio’s explanation for the ghost’s sudden appearance?

3. What does Haratio ask the ghost and what do you think Haratio’s motivations are?

4. Describe Hamlet at this point in the story

5. As is the nature of tragedies, do you have any ideas or possible foreshadowing clues that could
help you theorize who will die over the span of the story? Explain