Hamlet Act II Blog- Due December 10th

Hamlet Act II Blog- Due December 10th

1. Based on what he does during Act II, how would you characterize Polonius?
He is a spy. he is way overly involved with his children

2. During his conversations with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in Act II Sc ii, Hamlet describes his perceptions of reality? In your own words, describe Hamlet's worldview? Are you an optimist, pessimist, or a realist? Why?
He is pessimistic and depressed. I would say im an optimist but still a realist.

3. Is Polonius justified in how he plans to use Ophelia to find more about Hamlet?
No it is his daughter and he should not use her like that just to find out about Hamlet.

4. At this point in the play, do you think Hamlet is really crazy or his he pretending to be insane? How does Hamlet act differently when he's around people and when he's giving soliloquies by himself i.e. end of Act II?
I think he is trying to distract people. When he is by himself he lets go and says how he really feels. no one else knows how he really feels.

5. Why do you think Hamlet's so attracted to the theater/acting? Why do you think he uses the play as a way to test his theory? Is Hamlet right be angry at himself for not acting on the ghost's words? Why?
He can be a different person and doesn't have to face himself. So he can see his uncles reaction.

6. Are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern wrong for spying on Hamlet? Why or why not? How do you think Hamlet feels after they admit they were sent for by the Queen and King?
I think its wrong but they didn't really have a choice b/c the king and queen asked them and they can't really say no to them. I think Hamlet felt betrayed.