Character Analysis (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Shakes.' characters in Hamlet described as
Shakes.' characters in Hamlet described as
Conscious constructs serving dramatic/thematic purposes
Hamlet's defining characteristic
Hamlet's defining characteristic
Internal conflict
Hamlet's famous soliloquy
Hamlet's famous soliloquy
To be or not to be
Hamlet's view of women expressed as
Hamlet's view of women expressed as
Every woman is a 'breeder of sins'
Claudius's main drive
Claudius's main drive
Pursuit of power and control
How Claudius is portrayed beyond simple villain
How Claudius is portrayed beyond simple villain
Not one-dimensional; shows conscience & remorse
Gertrude's moral standing in the play
Gertrude's moral standing in the play
Ambiguous and subject to interpretation
Ophelia's unique status among main characters
Ophelia's unique status among main characters
Only one untouched by guilt
Polonius's speech characteristic
Polonius's speech characteristic
Verbosity - long-winded and convoluted speeches
Horatio's role to Hamlet
Horatio's role to Hamlet
Steadfast friend and confidant