Why does Pyramus, in the craftsmen’s play, kill himself?

40.) Who said "though she be but little, she is fierce"?*4 pointsEgeusPuckOberonHelena38.) What happens in the play "Pyramus and Thisbe"?2 pointsthe two lovers elopethe two lovers get the time wrong and have to go homeone of the lovers drinks potion to seem like they are sleeping, but the other lover doesn't know.they see a lion/blood and think that the other is dead and so they commit suicide15.) What two props are the tradesmen (actors) worried about presenting accurately on stage?*2 pointsA calendar and the moonA window and a wallThe moon and a WallThe forest and a wall31.) Choose the correct response of the character being described. Helena's true love (throughout the entire play)-*2 pointsDemetriusLysanderOberonTheseus37.) How was the flower ("love juice") created?*4 pointsBy Oberon and Titania's marriage and a magica ceremonyThe death of a powerful fairyBy Zeus throwing a lightning bolt at EarthCupid missed his mark and hit a white pansy instead, turning it purple and giving it magical properties.33.) What did Peter Quince do*4 pointswants to play all of the parts of the playwrote "Pyramus and Thisbe"puts the love potion on Lysander instead of Demetriusone of Tatiana's fairies26.) Define: Derision*2 pointsscornto lessen the seriousness ofto pretendcomic episodes in a dramatic or literary work that offset more serious sections.9.) What was Shakespeare's purpose in including a play within a play?*2 pointsHe used it in place of an intermission, to help refocus the audience's attention.He had been commissioned to write a play of a certain length, and his fell short. The play was a filler to use up time.He uses it as a political statement about marriage in the time period.Pyramus and Thisbe is an ancient tale known to audiences in Shakespeare's time. The audience would appreciate the jests and comments.16.) What does Titania give Bottom to ensure he has everything he wants?*2 pointsA thousand wishesA magic potionAn elfin coatFour fairy servants18.) What kind of play is "Pyramus and Thisbe"?*4 pointsAn unintentional comedyAn epic journeyA classical tragedyA classic comedy

Hamlet is often called a tragic hero who is torn between thought and action. Why does he not kill Claudius when he sees him in Act III, scene iii? Why does he kill Polonius in Act III, scene iv?

Which factors contribute to Hamlet’s decision in Act IV to resolve to seek revenge? Select all that apply.Claudius’s attempt to kill himthe play within the playgrief over Polonius’s deathOphelia’s mental health

Shakespeare's play Hamlet is one of his most famous tragedies. Hamlet, a young prince in Denmark, learns of his father's death and his mother's marriage to his uncle, King Claudius, the brother of his deceased father. During the play, he pretends to be insane, while contemplating life, death, and revenge. In this scene, King Claudius questions Hamlet as to the whereabouts of Polonius, whom Hamlet accidentally killed earlier.Another room in the castle.(Enter KING CLAUDIUS, attended)KING CLAUDIUS: I have sent to seek him, and to find the body.How dangerous is it that this man goes loose!Yet must not we put the strong law on him:He's loved of the distracted multitude,(5) Who like not in their judgment, but their eyes;And where tis so, the offender's scourge is weigh'd,But never the offence. To bear all smooth and even,This sudden sending him away must seemDeliberate pause: diseases desperate grown(10) By desperate appliance are relieved,Or not at all.(Enter ROSENCRANTZ)How now! what hath befall'n?ROSENCRANTZ: Where the dead body is bestow'd, my lord,We cannot get from him.(15) KING CLAUDIUS: But where is he?ROSENCRANTZ: Without, my lord; guarded, to know your pleasure.KING CLAUDIUS: Bring him before us.ROSENCRANTZ: Ho, Guildenstern! bring in my lord.(Enter HAMLET and GUILDENSTERN)KING CLAUDIUS: Now, Hamlet, where's Polonius?(20) HAMLET: At supper.KING CLAUDIUS: At supper! where?HAMLET: Not where he eats, but where he is eaten: a certainconvocation of politic worms are e'en at him. Yourworm is your only emperor for diet: we fat all(25) creatures else to fat us, and we fat ourselves formaggots: your fat king and your lean beggar is butvariable service, two dishes, but to one table:that's the end.KING CLAUDIUS: Alas, alas!(30) HAMLET: A man may fish with the worm that hath eat of aking, and eat of the fish that hath fed of that worm.KING CLAUDIUS: What dost you mean by this?HAMLET: Nothing but to show you how a king may go aprogress through the guts of a beggar.(35) KING CLAUDIUS: Where is Polonius?HAMLET: In heaven; send hither to see: if your messengerfind him not there, seek him i' the other placeyourself. But indeed, if you find him not withinthis month, you shall nose him as you go up the(40) stairs into the lobby.KING CLAUDIUS: Go seek him there.(To some Attendants)HAMLET: He will stay till ye come.(Exeunt Attendants)KING CLAUDIUS: Hamlet, this deed, for thine especial safety,--Which we do tender, as we dearly grieve(45) For that which thou hast done,--must send thee henceWith fiery quickness: therefore prepare thyself;The bark is ready, and the wind at help,The associates tend, and every thing is bentFor England.(50) HAMLET: For England!KING CLAUDIUS: Ay, Hamlet.HAMLET: Good.KING CLAUDIUS: So is it, if thou knew'st our purposes.HAMLET: I see a cherub that sees them. But, come; for(55) England! Farewell, dear mother.KING CLAUDIUS: Thy loving father, Hamlet.HAMLET: My mother: father and mother is man and wife; manand wife is one flesh; and so, my mother. Come, for England!(Exit)KING CLAUDIUS: Follow him at foot; tempt him with speed aboard;(60) Delay it not; I'll have him hence to-night:Away! for every thing is seal'd and doneThat else leans on the affair: pray you, make haste.(Exeunt ROSENCRANTZ and GUILDENSTERN)And, England, if my love thou hold'st at aught--As my great power thereof may give thee sense,(65) Since yet thy cicatrice looks raw and redAfter the Danish sword, and thy free awePays homage to us--thou mayst not coldly setOur sovereign process; which imports at full,By letters congruing to that effect,(70) The present death of Hamlet. Do it, England;For like the hectic in my blood he rages,And thou must cure me: till I know 'tis done,Howe'er my haps, my joys were ne'er begun.(Exit)4Select the correct answer.What plot event results from this scene between Hamlet and Claudius? A. Hamlet reveals that he has killed Polonius. B. King Claudius gains control over Hamlet. C. Hamlet leaves the country for England. D. Hamlet plans revenge against Claudius.

Shakespeare's play Hamlet is one of his most famous tragedies. Hamlet, a young prince in Denmark, learns of his father's death and his mother's marriage to his uncle, King Claudius, the brother of his deceased father. During the play, he pretends to be insane, while contemplating life, death, and revenge. In this scene, King Claudius questions Hamlet as to the whereabouts of Polonius, whom Hamlet accidentally killed earlier.Another room in the castle.(Enter KING CLAUDIUS, attended)KING CLAUDIUS: I have sent to seek him, and to find the body.How dangerous is it that this man goes loose!Yet must not we put the strong law on him:He's loved of the distracted multitude,(5) Who like not in their judgment, but their eyes;And where tis so, the offender's scourge is weigh'd,But never the offence. To bear all smooth and even,This sudden sending him away must seemDeliberate pause: diseases desperate grown(10) By desperate appliance are relieved,Or not at all.(Enter ROSENCRANTZ)How now! what hath befall'n?ROSENCRANTZ: Where the dead body is bestow'd, my lord,We cannot get from him.(15) KING CLAUDIUS: But where is he?ROSENCRANTZ: Without, my lord; guarded, to know your pleasure.KING CLAUDIUS: Bring him before us.ROSENCRANTZ: Ho, Guildenstern! bring in my lord.(Enter HAMLET and GUILDENSTERN)KING CLAUDIUS: Now, Hamlet, where's Polonius?(20) HAMLET: At supper.KING CLAUDIUS: At supper! where?HAMLET: Not where he eats, but where he is eaten: a certainconvocation of politic worms are e'en at him. Yourworm is your only emperor for diet: we fat all(25) creatures else to fat us, and we fat ourselves formaggots: your fat king and your lean beggar is butvariable service, two dishes, but to one table:that's the end.KING CLAUDIUS: Alas, alas!(30) HAMLET: A man may fish with the worm that hath eat of aking, and eat of the fish that hath fed of that worm.KING CLAUDIUS: What dost you mean by this?HAMLET: Nothing but to show you how a king may go aprogress through the guts of a beggar.(35) KING CLAUDIUS: Where is Polonius?HAMLET: In heaven; send hither to see: if your messengerfind him not there, seek him i' the other placeyourself. But indeed, if you find him not withinthis month, you shall nose him as you go up the(40) stairs into the lobby.KING CLAUDIUS: Go seek him there.(To some Attendants)HAMLET: He will stay till ye come.(Exeunt Attendants)KING CLAUDIUS: Hamlet, this deed, for thine especial safety,--Which we do tender, as we dearly grieve(45) For that which thou hast done,--must send thee henceWith fiery quickness: therefore prepare thyself;The bark is ready, and the wind at help,The associates tend, and every thing is bentFor England.(50) HAMLET: For England!KING CLAUDIUS: Ay, Hamlet.HAMLET: Good.KING CLAUDIUS: So is it, if thou knew'st our purposes.HAMLET: I see a cherub that sees them. But, come; for(55) England! Farewell, dear mother.KING CLAUDIUS: Thy loving father, Hamlet.HAMLET: My mother: father and mother is man and wife; manand wife is one flesh; and so, my mother. Come, for England!(Exit)KING CLAUDIUS: Follow him at foot; tempt him with speed aboard;(60) Delay it not; I'll have him hence to-night:Away! for every thing is seal'd and doneThat else leans on the affair: pray you, make haste.(Exeunt ROSENCRANTZ and GUILDENSTERN)And, England, if my love thou hold'st at aught--As my great power thereof may give thee sense,(65) Since yet thy cicatrice looks raw and redAfter the Danish sword, and thy free awePays homage to us--thou mayst not coldly setOur sovereign process; which imports at full,By letters congruing to that effect,(70) The present death of Hamlet. Do it, England;For like the hectic in my blood he rages,And thou must cure me: till I know 'tis done,Howe'er my haps, my joys were ne'er begun.(Exit)1Select the correct answer.How does the interaction between Hamlet and King Claudius in this passage move the plot forward? A. by reigniting conflict between England and Denmark B. by revealing King Claudius's greed for power C. by setting the circumstances for Hamlet's murder D. by moving the action from Denmark to England