I True of False.

(1) “Four Tragedy” of Shakespeare is Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello. ( )

(2) The characteristics of many characters in Hamlet are expressed through monologue. The famous monologue of "survival or destruction" fully portrays Hamlet's hesitation whether to kill his uncle or not during his prays. ( )

(3) Hamlet’s indecision is part of the reason of this tragedy. ( )

(4) Shakespeare use the play to reflect the reality in society. ( )

(5) Claudius represents the evil force and feudalism; while Hamlet represents the humanist who are meant to break the old rules and hierarchy to realize humanistic ideals.

II Answer the questions.

(1) Analyze the main characteristic of Hamlet.

 

(2) Why Hamlet is not perfect?

 

(3) Please quote a classic line from Hamlet and talk about your opinion.

 

(4) Analyze the reason of this tragedy.

 

(5) Analyze the artistic feature of this play.

 

III Translate the following text into Chinese.

To be, or not to be, that is the question,

Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer

The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,

Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,

And by opposing end them. To die, to sleep.