Question

nlet, act iii, scene ii

• use the audio to hear the play read aloud.

the tragedy of hamlet, prince of denmark, act iii, scene ii
by william shakespeare
as you read, look for passages that explore drama, acting, and theater. take notes about how these passages reflect or comment on developments in english drama.
the royal court watches a play about the murder of a king.
based on the passage, what is hamlet’s opinion about theater?
actors should try to represent people as they really are.
actors are too tame and should be as loud and emotional as possible.
the theater is not a proper place for someone who is modest and virtuous.
plays should impart a moral or religious lesson.

Explanation:

In "Hamlet", Act III, Scene ii, Hamlet emphasizes that actors should portray people realistically. The option "Actors should try to represent people as they really are" aligns with his views on theater, where he advocates for natural and truthful acting rather than exaggerated or moral - driven performances. The other options either go against his opinions (like the idea of being overly loud or the theater being improper for virtuous people) or are not his focus (imparting moral/religious lessons).

Answer:

A. Actors should try to represent people as they really are.