Hamlet: Act 1
1) List at least 5 functions that the first act of a shakespearean play must fulfill.
2) How much time elapses in Act 1? proof?
3) List all of the different settings provided in the first Act
4) WHy does Shakespeare introduce Horatio in scene 1?
5) What outward impression does Claudius create in scene 2? Does Shakspearean maintain this impression of the King in the rest of the act? Support your answer.
6) How is the aspect of "tragedy" introduced in the opening Act?

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Hamlet: Act 1
1) List at least 5 functions that the first act of a shakespearean play must fulfill.
2) How much time elapses in Act 1? proof?
3) List all of the different settings provided in the first Act
4) WHy does Shakespeare introduce Horatio in scene 1?
5) What outward impression does Claudius create in scene 2? Does Shakspearean maintain this impression of the King in the rest of the act? Support your answer.
6) How is the aspect of "tragedy" introduced in the opening Act?

inowalst · Answer

Have you tried answering them?

anonymous · Answer

yes, I tried. I got 2), 3), 4) @inowalst

inowalst · Answer

Okay so that leaves us with 1), 5), 6). Give me one sec to look them up.

inowalst · Answer

Did you have to read a writing or something?

anonymous · Answer

We have to read Act 1 from Hamlet

anonymous · Answer

@inowalst

inowalst · Answer

Oh, I have not read that..