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    Claudius, Gertrude, and Polonius have several theories for why Hamlet is acting this way. Polonius confronts the King and Queen to tell them what he suspects is making Hamlet insane. He is convinced that Ophelia is the reason the Hamlet is mad; ever since Ophelia has ignored Hamlet, he has been acting strangely. Polonius states, “Fell into sadness, then into a fast, / Thence to a watch, thence to a weakness” (II.ii.154-56). Polonius is saying the Hamlet is depressed because of…

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    there is a consequence. In William Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet, Hamlet finds himself in unusual and confusing situations. In these situations Hamlet des the extreme, which impacts the lives of others around him. His actions towards Ophelia and Polonius create a domino effect of violence and heartbreak throughout out the play. While Hamlet’s insensitive and heartless actions impact Ophelia and her fate, his ill-mannered behavior towards Ophelia also directly affects her brother, Laertes’,…

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    I totally agree with the statement. I strongly believe that the men in Ophelia’s life are to be blamed for Ophelia’s death and madness. The three main men in her life are her dad, Polonius, her brother, Laertes and Hamlet who she really loved. In the play, it is clearly seen that Hamlet loved Ophelia, but due to his vengeance, Hamlet had to avoid Ophelia. He had left her and hurt her and broken her feelings. Hamlet tells Ophelia, “Get thee to a nunnery. Why wouldst thou be a breeder of…

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    When reading Hamlet, we see that relationships are essential in the storyline. The entire plot is actually based loosely off faulty relationships. When examining Act I, which is where the background is given, the baseline relationship is between King Hamlet and Gertrude. Many of the problems early on stem from the existence (and ending) of this relationship and “the weakness of this relationship may [have been] the downfall of everyone” (Johnson, 2005). The whole play is based off this broken…

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    According to Hamlet’s plan, he pretends to act insane to distract others from his plot to kill Claudius. After Hamlet decides to take action for his father and ends up killing Polonius, he spreads his pain to Laertes and Ophelia, eventually reaching the rest of the kingdom. The disastrous event between Polonius and Hamlet, resembles the forest fire spreading throughout the the woods, imitating the kingdom of Denmark, that burns Ophelia and Laertes. Just like Hamlet, Laertes learns that his…

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    parallel sets of fathers and sons, which include King Hamlet and Hamlet, old King Fortinbras and young Fortinbras, and Polonius and Laertes. Hamlet is the crown prince of Denmark who comes back from the university in Wittenberg, Germany, to find out that his father is dead, his mother being married to the king's brother, Claudius, and Claudius being the newly crowned King. Polonius is the Lord Chamberlain of Claudius’s court. He is the father of Laertes and Ophelia. Laertes is Polonius’s son and…

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    Shirking In Hamlet

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    explanation to Laertes regarding Polonius’ murder before their duel for Laertes’ vengeance. In lines 5.2.172 - 178 and in 5.2.187-190, Hamlet asks Laertes to forgive him for killing Polonius (though Hamlet does not openly admit it). His speech is eloquent and courteous (“Give me your pardon, sir,” 5.2.172) and he refers to himself in first person. He tells Laertes (and the rest of the party) in lines 5.2.179-186 that it was “his madness” (5.2.183) that murdered Polonius rather than Hamlet…

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    Similarly, Ophelia’s influence of male authority and social norms affect her actions and consequences with the help of Polonius and Laertes. Ophelia follows male influence, which is the historical and social norm of the Elizabethan era, by obeying her father and taking the advice of her brother. In Act I, Scene III, Polonius gives advice to Ophelia: For Lord Hamlet, Believe so much in him, that he is young, And with a larger tether may he walk Than may be given you. In…

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    Hamlet Act 1 Summary

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    Act 1, Scene 1 SUMMARY: It was midnight when Barnardo relieved another guardsman, Francisco, from his duties. Barnardo heard a cry but it turned out to be Marcellus. Marcellus brought Horatio, a scholar and Hamlet’s friend, with him to observe the appearance of the ghost. All of a sudden, the ghost appeared but it did not speak with Horatio. Marcellus insisted to strike it with his partisan however, the ghost disappeared immediately. The three men agreed to tell the situation to young Hamlet.…

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    The art of deception: Hamlet’s insanity The art of deception is a theme that is ever-present within William Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet. Hamlet develops a persona that is perceived to be suffering from insanity, to deceive Claudius and the kingdom, confirm the ghost’s words, and discern the loyalty of those around him. Thus, the recurring antic disposition is merely an act that Hamlet carries out in order to deceive those around him. Firstly, when one is under constant scrutiny from the…

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