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Act 2 opens in a room in Polonius's house, _____________months after Hamlet has seen the ghost of his father.
2
Why does Polonius send his servant, Reynaldo, to France?
to spy and spread rumors about his son, Laertes
Why is Ophelia so upset in Scene 1?
Hamlet has visited her and seemed out of his mind.
What behaviors did Ophelia report about Hamlet in Act 2?
Didn't speak, sighed heavily, and his clothing was askew.
Polonius believes that the "very cause of Hamlet's lunacy" is his
rejection by Ophelia.
What does Polonius decide to do with the news Ophelia tells him?
share it with the king and queen
What news of Fortinbras do the ambassadors bring?
Fortinbras will not attack Denmark.
What does Claudius want Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do?
to discover the cause of Hamlet's odd behavior
Polonius shows _________ to Claudius & Gertrude to prove Hamlet's insanity regarding Ophelia.
a letter from Hamlet to Ophelia
Early in act 2, Polonius believes he has found the cause of Hamlet's behavior. What is the first thing he does to test his theory?
arrange for him to meet Ophelia an spy on them together
What does Hamlet call Polonius when he first sees him in Scene 2, and what does it mean?
a fishmonger - Polonius is "fishing" for info & is using his daughter to bait Hamlet
At first, Hamlet is happy to see Rosencrantz & Guildenstern. What changes this?
He realizes that Claudius sent for them.
Who are the characters in Act 2 Scene 2 of Hamlet?
Hamlet, Polonius, Rosencrantz, and Guildenstern
Who is the main character in Act 2 Scene 2 of Hamlet?
Hamlet
What does Hamlet feign to explain his strange behavior?
Madness
What does Hamlet compare Denmark to?
A prison
