theme of death quotes and notes

Question 1

William Shakespeare

Answer 1

for in that sleep of death what dreams may come

Question 2

Gertrude’s view of death

Answer 2

all that loves must die, passing through nature to eternity” act 1 scene 2

Question 3

how does Yorick show the theme of death?

Answer 3

makes Hamlet contemplate his life’s meaning which leads to suicidal thoughts (in the Christian faith this is a very bad sin)

Question 4

Hamlet considers suicide earlier in the play

Answer 4

“to die, to sleep” suicide can release him from his suffering and pain