Hamlet+1.1

__Set the scene:__ The scene opens in fog with low lighting so that the audience cannot see who is on stage. As characters enter, the fog swirls but who speaks is still not discernible. When Horatio enter the fog lifts and the lights are slightly brighter. As they talk, the fog lessens until it is only around their feet. The ghost enters and the lights shift to illuminate the back corner it comes from and leaves. By the time everyone starts talking about the history of the play, about Fortinbras' death, the lights are focused more brightly on the grouping of characters, standing in an informal circle with Horatio standing slightly apart. __4. Quotations__ __8. Ambiguity__ The ghost only appears briefly but he is the subject of almost all of the first scene's conversation. No one, not ever Horatio, understands these questions.
 * __Hamlet 1.1__**
 * "Who's there/Nay, answer me. Stand and unfold yourself" (1-2). opening lines illustrate a desire to confirm identity.
 * "Horatio says 'tis but our fantasty/And will not let belief take hold of him/Touching this dreaded sight twoce seen of us" (28-30). Horatio has disbelief and needs proof with his own eyes to determine if the ghost is there or if it is in their minds.
 * "It harrows me with fear and wonder" (51). Horatio speaks of the ghost. Interesting combination of words, to fear something and to hold it in awe (like God?).
 * "Before my God, I might not this believe/without the sensible and true avouch/of mine own eyes" (66-8). Horatio trusts his eyes to discern the reality.
 * "Stay illusion" (139). Ghost is called and illusion, but they believe it is real.
 * who the ghost is
 * how he died
 * what he is there for
 * why he leaves

Opening conversation- ambiguous and vague because superstitious. History- King Hamlet killed King Fortinbras in battle and won his land. Young Fortinbras is coming to take back land so young Hamlet is increasing security. Tracking Ghost- Comes after talk of Julius Caesar and Rome. Opens his arms. Ghost leaves when cock crows. Horatio gets afraid and nearly runs, he decides to tell Hamlet. Horatio is Hamlet's "close friend and confidant" so he is looking out fro Hamlet's best interest.
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