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In Act 1, Scene 2, Hamlet alludes to Hyperion and Niobe. What purpose do these allusions serve?

A) They link Claudius and Gertrude to the crimes committed in ancient tragedies

B) They identify qualities of Claudius and Gertrude that are carefully concealed

C) They suggest that Claudius and Gertrude are equally guilty

D) They are used to characterize the behavior of Claudius and Gertrude

Answer: D) They are used to characterize the behavior of Claudius and Gertrude

Explanation:

Hamlet alludes to Hyperion, a mighty knowledgeable Titan, to compare him to his father, someone he seems as full of wisdom and worthy of respect.

Hamlet alludes to Niobe as a symbol of a grieving mother, because the Queen of Thebes had her children killed due to her arrogance. This reference aims to critic Hamlet´s mother for marrying her dead husband´s brother so shortly after becoming a widow.

Answer:

D) They are used to characterize the behavior of Claudius and Gertrude

Explanation:

  • These allusions serve the purpose to characterize the behavior of Claudius and Gertude.
  • Hamlet hints at Hyperion, a powerful and knowledgeable Titan, to compare him to his father, someone he deserves wisdom and respect.
  • Hamlet hints at Niobe as a symbol of a sad mother as the Queen of Thebes killed her children for arrogance. This reference is intended to criticize Hamlet's mother for marrying her husband's brother, who died shortly after becoming a widow.

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