Question

1. what do horatio and marcellus fear will happen to hamlet if he follows the ghost?
2. how does hamlet break away from his companions in order to be alone with the ghost? what is his emotional state?
3. marcellus says, “there is something rotten in the state of denmark.” what does he mean by his statement?

act i scene v (act 1 scene 5)

1. what does the ghost reveal to be the true circumstances of his death? describe the crime in detail.

the ghost reveal to hamlet that he was killed by his brother and not by a snake.

1. the ghost says, “if thou has nature in thee, bear it not, let not the royal bed of denmark be a couch for luxury and damned incest.” what is he telling hamlet he should do?

the ghost tell hamlet to revenge his foul and most unnatural murder

1. what does the ghost tell hamlet about his mother’s (queen gertrude’s), punishment?

the ghost tell hamlet to not punish his mother

1. what does hamlet make horatio and marcellus promise?

hamlet make horatio and marolle swear that they with not tell anyone.

1. what does hamlet tell his companions to expect of his behavior?

Explanation:

1. Horatio and Marcellus fear the ghost may lead Hamlet to harm, perhaps madness or physical danger, as it could be an evil spirit.
2. Hamlet insists on following the ghost despite his companions' protests. His emotional state is one of intense curiosity and determination.
3. Marcellus means there is corruption and something seriously wrong in the political and moral state of Denmark, likely related to the recent events and the new - king's rule.
4. The ghost reveals that he was murdered by his brother Claudius. Claudius poured poison into his ear while he slept in the orchard.
5. The ghost is telling Hamlet to avenge his murder, to right the wrong of the unnatural and foul act committed against him.
6. The ghost tells Hamlet not to punish his mother, as her guilt lies more in her moral transgressions (marrying the murderer) rather than being directly involved in the murder.
7. Hamlet makes Horatio and Marcellus swear to keep the encounter with the ghost and all that was said a secret.
8. Hamlet tells his companions to expect him to feign madness as a cover - up while he plots his revenge.

Answer:

1. Horatio and Marcellus fear harm, possibly madness or physical danger, to Hamlet if he follows the ghost.
2. Hamlet insists on following despite protests; he is curious and determined.
3. Marcellus means there is corruption and moral decay in Denmark.
4. The ghost was murdered by Claudius who poured poison in his ear while he slept in the orchard.
5. The ghost wants Hamlet to avenge his murder.
6. The ghost tells Hamlet not to punish his mother.
7. Hamlet makes Horatio and Marcellus swear to keep the encounter secret.
8. Hamlet tells his companions to expect him to feign madness.