What is the family relationship between Laertes and Ophelia?

How would you say their relationship is? What makes you think that way?

What is Laertes’ belief about Hamlet’s relationship with Ophelia?

In Laertes’ long talk with Ophelia, he gives one reason why Hamlet cannot be serious with Ophelia. What is that reason?

What does he mean when he says Hamlet will only love Ophelia “no more than the people of Denmark allow”?

In other words, who/what will be Hamlet’s first priority as Prince of Denmark?

According to Laertes, why should Ophelia be more reserved in her behavior?

Ophelia laughs at Laertes and tells him to practice what he ___________.

Why is Laertes leaving?

Polonius gives Laertes some very LONG advice. Write down TEN points he addresses in his speech










What response does Polonius have when he learns Ophelia and Laertes were talking about Hamlet?

How does Ophelia think Hamlet feels about her?

Polonius is concerned about his reputation because of Ophelia’s behavior. Why might he feel this way?

Polonius talks about young lovers making promises in the heat of the moment. What does he tell Ophelia about these “hot” words?

What warning does he give Ophelia about Hamlet’s vows?

What is Polonius’ final decision about that relationship?

How does Ophelia react to this?

Reality versus appearance is a key theme that runs through the play and is central to this scene. "What are Hamlet's true intentions?" both Laertes and Polonius are asking. "Is he what he seems?" or "is he deceiving Ophelia?" In a 2-3 sentence response, what is YOUR opinion of Hamlet’s feelings for Ophelia?
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