1. Scene 3 Act 1 Characterization & Important Quotes

2. Claudius “With all my heart, and it doth much content me To hear him so inclined” (24-25) What does this mean? Is this sincere?

3. Claudius (cont.) (aside) “Oh, ’tis too true! How smart a lash that speech doth give my conscience! The harlot’s cheek, beautied with plastering art, Is not more ugly to the thing that helps it Than is my deed to my most painted word. O heavy burden!” (50-55) What is Claudius speaking of? Is his guilt true?

4. Polonius “We are oft to blame in this, 'Tis too much proved, that with devotion’s visage And pious action we do sugar o'er The devil himself” (49-52) What does this mean? What does it say about Polonius?

5. Ophelia “My honored lord, you know right well you did, And with them, words of so sweet breath composed As made the things more rich” (99-101) What does this tell us about Ophelia and her feelings towards Hamlet?

6. Hamlet http://animoto.com/play/VSsFCjTLAYrav3x0 J0HSgw