Arrange the events from Hamlet in the order in which they occur, from first to last.

– Hamlet contemplates suicide.
– The appearance of a ghost is reported.
– Hamlet says he disapproves of his mother’s remarriage.
– Fortinbras takes over the throne.
– Hamlet verbally abuses Ophelia.
– Laertes is killed in a swordfight.
– Ophelia dies

Answer:

1. The appearance of a ghost is reported.

King Hamlet’s ghost says his son he has been killed and demands retaliation.

2. Hamlet says he disapproves of his mother’s remarriage.

His mother Gertrude has wedded Hamlet’s uncle Claudius, who has developed king and Hamlet suspects has murdered his father.

3. Hamlet verbally abuses Ophelia.

He has said her that he is in love with her, but Polonius has prohibited her to talk to him.

4. Hamlet contemplates suicide.

In his most well-known soliloquy, his indefiniteness and misperception resulted in to consider killing himself as a method of removing his difficulties.

5. Ophelia dies.

She becomes foolish and drowns in the river

6. Laertes is killed in a swordfight.

He contests with Hamlet in a contest and is hurt. Hamlet dies as well

7. Fortinbras takes over the throne

He has come from Poland to overcome Denmark. Before dying, Hamlet had told Horatio he required Fortinbras to become king.