Hamlet by William Shakespeare

 Important Long Questions of Hamlet List

( "To gain a better understanding of Hamlet, students should prepare the following ten questions.")

What is the role of revenge in Shakespeare's Hamlet, and how does it drive the plot?

Discuss the theme of madness in Hamlet, including the question of whether or not Hamlet is truly mad.

Analyze the character of Ophelia and her relationships with the other characters in the play, particularly Hamlet and her father.

How does the theme of appearance versus reality play out in Hamlet, and what effect does it have on the characters and the audience?

What is the significance of the ghost of Hamlet's father in the play, and how does it impact the plot and characters?

Compare and contrast the characters of Hamlet and Claudius, and analyze their motivations and actions throughout the play.

How does Hamlet's view of women evolve throughout the play, and what does it reveal about his character?

Analyze the role of the play within the play (the "Mousetrap" scene) and its significance in the overall plot and themes of Hamlet.

Discuss the theme of mortality in Hamlet, including the characters' attitudes toward death and the inevitability of their own mortality.

Analyze the symbolism of the skull in Hamlet and its significance to the play's themes and characters.