Quotes Act (I) Scene (i)

Question 1

Horatio feels the appearance of the ghost means bad news for Denmark

Answer 1

This bodes some strange eruption to our state

Question 2

Horatio explains the reasons behind Denmark’s preparation for war and describes Fortinbras

Answer 2

Now sir, young Fortinbras, Of unimproved mettle hot and full

Question 3

Horatio alludes to a Roman myth, and the audience hears the first example of Shakespeare’s mastery over descriptive language

Answer 3

The graves stood tenantless and the sheeted dead Did squeak and gibber in the streets