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Hamlet Act I Scene I

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Question 1
1.

How does the time of day affect the mood?

Question 2
2.

Which detail enhances the tension in the scene?

Question 3
3.

What mood does the setting evoke at the start?

Question 4
4.

What does the ghost's appearance suggest about Denmark's state?

Question 5
5.

How does the guard react to the ghost's appearance?

Question 6
6.

What is implied by the ghost's appearance at night?

Question 7
7.

How do the guards interpret the ghost's intentions?

Question 8
8.

How does Horatio react to the ghost's appearance?

Question 9
9.

What do the guards initially think about the ghost?

Question 10
10.

What does Horatio’s skepticism suggest about his character?

Question 11
11.

What does the guards' fear indicate about their beliefs?

Question 12
12.

What do the battles reference in Scene I suggest?

Question 13
13.

How does the ghost of King Hamlet affect Denmark's state?

Question 14
14.

Why is King Hamlet's military success significant?

Question 15
15.

What understanding do the references give the audience?

Question 16
16.

What motivates the guards to tell Hamlet about the ghost?

Question 17
17.

How might informing Hamlet about the ghost affect him?

Question 18
18.

What is a potential consequence of Hamlet knowing about the ghost?

Question 19
19.

How does the guard's decision reflect their loyalty to Hamlet?

Question 20
20.

What element creates a sense of mystery in Scene I?

Question 21
21.

How does foreshadowing manifest in this scene?

Question 22
22.

What does the political context in Scene I hint at?

Question 23
23.

Which theme is introduced through the atmosphere of the scene?