Themes (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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What makes Hamlet unique among revenge tragedies?
What makes Hamlet unique among revenge tragedies?
Expected action constantly delayed whilst seeking certainty
Purpose of 'The Mousetrap' play-within-a-play
Purpose of 'The Mousetrap' play-within-a-play
Test Claudius's guilt to establish truth
4 factors affecting action in Hamlet
4 factors affecting action in Hamlet
Rational, emotional, ethical, psychological
How does Hamlet act when he takes action?
How does Hamlet act when he takes action?
Impulsively and violently
What causes Laertes's death?
What causes Laertes's death?
His own poisoned weapon
3 aspects of death Hamlet explores
3 aspects of death Hamlet explores
Spiritual (Ghost), physical (skull), afterlife
Famous quote about Denmark's state (Act I, Scene iv)
Famous quote about Denmark's state (Act I, Scene iv)
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark
What does 'put an antic disposition on' mean?
What does 'put an antic disposition on' mean?
Deliberately pretend to be mad
Purpose of playing/acting according to Hamlet
Purpose of playing/acting according to Hamlet
Hold mirror up to Nature
What does Hamlet infect other characters with?
What does Hamlet infect other characters with?
Uncertainty/doubt