Themes (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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Why does Hamlet use 'The Mousetrap' play-within-a-play?
Why does Hamlet use 'The Mousetrap' play-within-a-play?
To test Claudius's guilt
What factors affect the ability to act in the play?
What factors affect the ability to act in the play?
Rational, emotional, ethical & psychological
How does Hamlet typically act when he does take action?
How does Hamlet typically act when he does take action?
Impulsively and violently
What does 'Something is rotten in the state of Denmark' refer to?
What does 'Something is rotten in the state of Denmark' refer to?
Political corruption as physical disease
What does Hamlet announce he will do in Act I, Scene v?
What does Hamlet announce he will do in Act I, Scene v?
'Put an antic disposition on'
According to Hamlet, what is the purpose of playing (acting)?
According to Hamlet, what is the purpose of playing (acting)?
To hold a mirror up to Nature
What evidence suggests Hamlet's madness might be genuine?
What evidence suggests Hamlet's madness might be genuine?
He refers to himself in third person
What does Hamlet say he needs regarding the Ghost's testimony?
What does Hamlet say he needs regarding the Ghost's testimony?
'Grounds / More relative than this'
In 'To be or not to be', why do people endure life's pain?
In 'To be or not to be', why do people endure life's pain?
They fear what comes after death
Who will restore Denmark to health at the play's end?
Who will restore Denmark to health at the play's end?
Fortinbras