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Hamlet | Stories for Teenagers | @EnglishFairyTales

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Warm-up Questions

What do you already know about the story of Hamlet (if anything)?
In a story for teenagers, what kinds of problems do you expect a prince to face?
What do you think the main themes might be in a video called “Hamlet | Stories for Teenagers”?

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Hamlet | Stories for Teenagers | @EnglishFairyTales

Setting, characters, and a sudden tragedy (00:00 – 05:06)

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1. What is the magnificent palace described as in the beginning?

A college where young heirs learn to rule
A hospital for sick kings
A fortress built for war
A marketplace near the sea

2. Why does Hamlet hurry back home?

He is expelled from college
He is invited to a royal tournament
He receives a letter saying his father is terribly ill
He wants to avoid his friends

3. What does Claudius propose after Hamlet’s father dies?

To give the crown to Opilia
To be king temporarily until Hamlet feels ready
To send Hamlet away permanently
To make Hamlet the king immediately

Hamlet | Stories for Teenagers | @EnglishFairyTales

A warning, secret plans, and evidence (05:06 – 09:29)

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1. What message does Hamlet’s father give him at night?

Trust Claudius completely
Stay away from Claudius and believe in yourself
Attack King Terius immediately
Leave the kingdom forever

2. What does Opilia say she overheard her father and Hamlet’s uncle discussing?

A plan to send Rosen and Gilden away
A plan to crown Hamlet the next day
A plan involving King Terius
A plan to rebuild the college

3. What do Hamlet and Horatio find that connects Claudius to King Terius?

A map showing secret tunnels
A public announcement signed by both kings
A letter of correspondence with only a date and place
A sword with a royal symbol

Hamlet | Stories for Teenagers | @EnglishFairyTales

The trap at the bridge and the ending (09:29 – 13:09)

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1. Why can’t Hamlet’s friends visit him after they come to see him?

He has returned to college
Claudius says Hamlet is under strict isolation
He refuses to see anyone
Hamlet has already left the kingdom

2. What does Claudius admit at the bridge?

He wrote poems to Opilia
He got rid of the previous king and planned to get rid of Hamlet too
He never contacted King Terius
He was trying to protect the kingdom from Hamlet

3. How are Claudius and King Terius stopped?

They are convinced by a letter to give up
They win the fight but choose to surrender later
They escape across the bridge
They are outnumbered when additional forces arrive

Hamlet | Stories for Teenagers | @EnglishFairyTales

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1. Which theme is most central to the story in this video?

Betrayal and finding the truth
Training for sports competitions
Inventing new technology
Traveling to discover new islands

2. Why do Hamlet and his friends search for letters and clues?

To gather proof of secret plans and betrayal
To prove Hamlet’s father was still alive
To find treasure for the kingdom
To learn magic spells

3. What role do Hamlet’s friends play overall?

They work for King Terius the whole time
They make the problems worse by spreading rumors
They replace him as ruler
They support him and help uncover and stop the plot

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Hamlet | Stories for Teenagers | @EnglishFairyTales

Do you think Hamlet was right to agree when Claudius said he would be king “temporarily”? Why or why not?
In this story, what kinds of evidence are needed to prove someone is planning betrayal?
How do Rosen, Gilden, and Horatio support Hamlet differently? Who would you want on your team?
If you overheard powerful people making “great plans” that sounded dangerous, what would you do first?