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What is Hamlet trying to decide in his To be?
Hamlet is contemplating suicide. He is deciding whether he should kill himself, "not to be", or to live, "to be". He doesn't kill himself because it would be a sin.
Where is hamlet being send?
Claudius was suspicious that Hamlet knew of his crime after the players had put on their show. After Claudius hears that Hamlet had stabbed Polonius, Claudius was certain that Hamlet was trying to kill him. To protect himself, he sends Hamlet to England with a letter and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to deliver him. The letter contains instructions for the king of England to have Hamlet executed.
Why does Hamlet use the recorder?
The recorder is a symbol for the manipulation of people. Hamlet offers it to Rosencrantz and while doing this Hamlet reveals to Rosencrantz that he (Hamlet) is not a person who can be manipulated.
What is the subject of Hamlet's second soiloguy the famous to be or not to be speech?
The theme of Hamlet's second soliloquy is his main internal conflict. Hamlet wants revenge fort his father, but dislikes the idea of exacting revenge. Hamlet becomes frenzied and anxious during the second soliloquy, trying to resolve this conflict.
What is Shakespeare trying to say with Hamlet?
People have being trying to figure this one out for 400 years. There is no simple answer, and the play has been described as "inexhaustible"
Who warns Hamlet not to scold his mother?
The ghost of Old Hamlet warns Hamlet to not scold Gertrude. Hamlet was warned earlier "leaver her to heaven" (V v) and was warned later in the third act. The ghost warned Hamlet probably for one of two reasons, he still loved her or trying to change Gertrude would not work and who tried would go mad.
Who said this and What is it mean I'll call thee hamlet king father royal Dane?
Hamlet says this in Act I Scene 4 of Hamlet. He is talking to the ghost of his father who up to this point hasn't said a word. Hamlet is trying to figure out how to address him in order to make him speak. If he calls him by his name, Hamlet, will he respond? How about father? King? Royal Dane? Whatever he says, the ghost starts talking right away.
Is Gertrude protecting Hamlet when she says he is mad (4.1.7) or does she believe that he is mad If she believes he is mad does it follow that she no longer feels ashamed and guilty?
Gertrude's response about Hamlet's madness can be interpreted in various ways. She may be trying to protect Hamlet from harm or trying to divert attention away from his potential danger. It is unclear whether she genuinely believes he is mad. If she does believe he is mad, it does not necessarily mean that she no longer feels ashamed or guilty about her actions, as those emotions can exist independently of her perceptions of Hamlet's mental state.
Why does Hamlet decide not to kill Claudius after the traveling player's play?
Hamlet finds Claudius praying for forgiveness after the play. He decides that if he were to kill Claudius at that moment, Claudius would go to heaven rather than to hell. Hamlet decides to wait until he finds Claudius sinning, in order to kill him.
Why does the queen exclaim no no the drink oh my dear Hamlet?
When she realizes she's been poisoned, she finally realizes that there's a conspiracy trying to kill Hamlet. The drink, and therefore the poison, was meant for him. With her last breath, she warns him.
What does a little more then kin less then kind mean from Hamlet?
the king calls hamlet "son" right befiore this...hamlet is kin because of his real father being the kings brother, he is trying tob say he is morec than just a "son" Also, he thinks the king is a basterd.."unkind"
Why doesn't horatio want Hamlet to follow the ghost?
horatio does not want hamlet to follow the ghost because horatio thinks its something evil like the devil in the form of his dead father trying to presuade him
