Key Quotations (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What central theme does Hamlet highlight when he says 'I know not seems' to Gertrude?
What central theme does Hamlet highlight when he says 'I know not seems' to Gertrude?
Appearance vs. reality
Who does Hamlet condemn when he says 'Frailty, thy name is woman!'?
Who does Hamlet condemn when he says 'Frailty, thy name is woman!'?
His mother Gertrude
To whom does Polonius give the advice 'to thine own self be true'?
To whom does Polonius give the advice 'to thine own self be true'?
His son Laertes
What does Hamlet plan to use 'the play' to achieve?
What does Hamlet plan to use 'the play' to achieve?
Catch the conscience of the king
Who comments that Hamlet's behaviour shows 'method in't' despite appearing mad?
Who comments that Hamlet's behaviour shows 'method in't' despite appearing mad?
Polonius
What does Hamlet contemplate in the soliloquy 'To be, or not to be'?
What does Hamlet contemplate in the soliloquy 'To be, or not to be'?
Existence & the appeal of suicide
What metaphor does Claudius use to describe his guilt over murdering his brother?
What metaphor does Claudius use to describe his guilt over murdering his brother?
A foul smell that reaches heaven
To whom does Hamlet say 'I must be cruel, only to be kind'?
To whom does Hamlet say 'I must be cruel, only to be kind'?
His mother Gertrude
What does Yorick's skull symbolise when Hamlet reflects upon it?
What does Yorick's skull symbolise when Hamlet reflects upon it?
Inevitability of death & futility
Who speaks the farewell 'Good night, sweet prince, / And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest'?
Who speaks the farewell 'Good night, sweet prince, / And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest'?
Horatio