AnswersSLAE 26-27 ENGLISH 12.1Hamlet, Part 8: Themes

Hamlet, Part 8: Themes Answers

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A
develop
B
outline
C
reorganize
D
summarize
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To analyze the development of a theme, the reader should study

A
the main topics that come up repeatedly.
B
the manner in which the author uses language.
C
the way the author divided the scenes.
D
the arrangement of the major speeches.
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Read the passage from Act V of Hamlet. Laertes: He is justly serv’d; It is a poison temper’d by himself. Exchange forgiveness with me, noble Hamlet:Mine and my father’s death come not upon thee, Nor thine on me! [Dies.] Hamlet: Heaven make thee free of it! I follow thee. I am dead, Horatio. Wretched queen, adieu!

A
The passage shows that granting forgiveness is a futile act, and revenge is a powerful ally.
B
The passage shows that you should be wary of too much curiosity because someone might take revenge.
C
The passage shows that since everyone dies in the end anyway, revenge is a reasonable alternative.
D
The passage shows that revenge is destructive, particularly when you are unable to discern the truth.
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Which are examples of themes? Check all that apply.

A
The story is concerned with beauty.
B
There is beauty in simplicity.
C
There was a lot of talk about hope.
D
The main character spread hope.
E
Hope exists even in dark times.
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Which is the best example of an objective summary of the theme "truth is hard to discern” that is further developed in Act V of Hamlet?

A
When Hamlet and Laertes fight at Ophelia’s grave, each thinks he knows what the truth is. This scene helps to further develop the theme “the real truth is hard to see.”
B
At the funeral for Ophelia, Laertes and Hamlet’s combative behavior is really embarrassing. This scene helps to further develop the theme “some people can’t handle the truth.”
C
By brawling at Ophelia’s grave, Hamlet and Laertes show they should both be locked up. This scene helps to further develop the theme “sometimes it’s hard to see the truth.”
D
It’s totally unreasonable that Hamlet and Laertes start yelling about the truth at Ophelia’s funeral. This scene helps to further develop the theme “some people can’t see the truth.”
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Read an analysis of a theme in Hamlet.One theme in Hamlet is that the rules of society are often based on wealth and power rather than fairness.

A
Second Clown: I tell thee she is; and therefore make her grave straight: the crowner hath sat on her, and finds it Christian burial.
B
First Clown: For here lies the point: if I drown myself wittingly it argues an act; and an act hath three branches; it is, to act, to do, and to perform: argal, she drowned herself wittingly.
C
Second Clown: Will you ha’ the truth on ’t? If this had not been a gentlewoman she should have been buried out o’ Christian burial.
D
First Clown: I like thy wit well, in good faith; the gallows does well, but how does it well? it does well to those that do ill; now thou dost ill to say the gallows is built stronger than the church:
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Which is an objective summary of the "forgiveness triumphs” theme that is developed in Act V of Hamlet?

A
It’s a good thing Laertes begs Hamlet’s forgiveness because forgiveness is more important than all other emotions.
B
The scene where Laertes asks forgiveness helps demonstrate that forgiveness can be more powerful than revenge.
C
Hamlet should have begged Laertes for forgiveness to show that forgiveness is stronger than any type of revenge.
D
It’s pleasing for the audience when Laertes asks for forgiveness and makes it seem like forgiveness trumps revenge.

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