Question

Read the passage. excerpt from Act I, Scene 1, in Hamlet by William Shakespeare In this excerpt, the ghost of the dead king appears to a few soldiers. [Enter Ghost, armed.] Bernardo In the same figure, like the king that's dead. Marcellus Thou art a scholar; speak to it, Horatio. Bernardo Looks it not like the king? mark it, Horatio. Horatio Most like:—it harrows me with fear and wonder. Bernardo It would be spoke to. Marcellus Question it, Horatio. What is the most likely meaning of the word mark in this scene?


shoot

sign

notice

write

Answer 1

The answer is C- Notice.

Answer 2

In this passage from Act I, Scene 1, of "Hamlet", by William Shakespeare, the most likely meaning of the word mark in this scene is notice. Bernardo is telling Horatio to pay attention to the likeness of the ghost and the dead King Hamlet. They are the watchmen from the castle, to whom the ghost first appeared. They are showing Horatio, Prince Hamlet's friend, the appearance.