Letter To Claudius Monologue

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I am writing to you to tell you of what I have seen. The truth has come out and I have seen it. I was visited before by the ghost of my father. He told me that he was murdered by his own brother and our “beloved King.” At first I was furious and I still am. However, seeing the way poor Claudius acted during the play assured me I am not crazy. I know this sounds all false, but please listen.
The play reenacted what I believe to be real life. A king murdered by his own brother for self gain and power. The widowed wife now married to the new King so soon after the funeral. Claudius was furious. He stood up and left the play. Can you not see where this is leading to, Horatio? Claudius is guilty. He couldn’t handle seeing his life reenacted and

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