Hamlet - Act 4

Polonius

King Claudius

Old King Hamlet

Laertes

The land is worthless

No one has ever successfully defeated the Poles

Fortinbras is travelling in the wrong direction

The Poles have never had a disagreement with the Norwegians

He wants to stop Claudius from killing Hamlet, his friend.

He wants to take Ophelia back home with him.

He wants revenge for his father's death.

There's an angry mob outside trying to kill the King.

His fear for his own life

Gertrude's love for her son and Claudius' fear of the Danish people

He feared for his soul because of the sin of murder he committed

He tried to discipline Hamlet but he failed.

Smothered by Hamlet

Drowns in the creek after falling from a broken branch

Falls over the parapet (low wall)

Dagger to the heart

true

false

Ophelia will marry Hamlet.

Ophelia has died (ruled a suicide by the throne).

Hamlet has returned to fight Laertes.

Claudius will make Laertes a knight of the realm.

Laertes will kill Ophelia if Hamlet doesn't leave Denmark.

Laertes will host an archery contest w/ poisoned arrows.

Laertes will try to kill him in a duel, or if that doesn't work, Claudius will give him poisoned wine.

Claudius will kill Gertrude if Hamlet doesn't leave Denmark.

Claudius will make them his royal advisers.

Hamlet will be killed by the British as soon as he reaches England.

Hamlet has secret plans to marry Ophelia.

Laertes is collaborating with Fortinbras to take over.

Claudius' captain & his army - they kidnap Hamlet

Fortinbras' captain - Hamlet uses this info to further his plan for revenge

Laertes & his company - they do battle; Hamlet is wounded

Ophelia - Hamlet takes her with him, and Friar Tuck marries them secretly