Plot Summary (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Method Claudius used to kill King Hamlet
Method Claudius used to kill King Hamlet
Poured poison in his ear whilst he slept
Play Hamlet uses to test Claudius's guilt
Play Hamlet uses to test Claudius's guilt
The Murder of Gonzago (aka 'The Mousetrap')
Strategy Hamlet adopts after ghost's revelation
Strategy Hamlet adopts after ghost's revelation
Feigns madness
Who Hamlet accidentally kills behind the tapestry
Who Hamlet accidentally kills behind the tapestry
Polonius
How Ophelia dies
How Ophelia dies
Drowns (circumstances suggest suicide)
Identity of Yorick
Identity of Yorick
The old king's jester whom Hamlet knew as a child
Weapon Laertes uses in the final duel
Weapon Laertes uses in the final duel
Poisoned blade
Who Hamlet names as rightful king of Denmark
Who Hamlet names as rightful king of Denmark
Fortinbras, Prince of Norway
Horatio's relationship to Hamlet
Horatio's relationship to Hamlet
Hamlet's trusted friend
Why Hamlet doesn't kill Claudius whilst he prays
Why Hamlet doesn't kill Claudius whilst he prays
Fears Claudius might go to heaven if killed repenting