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This is a matter of some debate. Clearly they had a romantic relationship (witness Hamlet's love-letter and "remembrances"); opinions differ on how physical that relationship went before the play started. There are also multiple interpretations of what happened to them during the play. We know that Ophelia was forced by her father to repudiate Hamlet, and he stops by her room half-undressed and behaving in a very odd way. Is this the ecstasy of love? Or Hamlet play-acting the madman? Or Hamlet trying to decide whether he can trust Ophelia? They have not talked for some time by the time we get to Act 3 Scene 1. The scene starts off awkwardly, because they are both trying to hint at something which they cannot say aloud because they both know that they are being watched, but they do not know that the other one knows. Ophelia would like to say, "Be very careful what you say, because my father is watching," while Hamlet would like to say, "I may behave oddly because I know your father is watching, but I still care." When Hamlet finds that she is aware that her father is watching, he leaps to the conclusion that she is part of the plot, and gets angry. Her affection has been bought by her father and by the King, therefore she belongs in a "nunnery". Shortly afterward he will inadvertently kill her father, and never get a chance to explain his anger. She concludes, not that he does not love her for her unworthiness, or that he is a jerk who doesn't deserve her love, but that "what a noble mind is here o'erthrown." He is crazy, or he would still show he loves her. We get a further hint of what is going on in Hamlet's mind at Ophelia's funeral. Feeling abandoned by all the men in her life, she has gone insane and died, maybe by suicide. Hamlet protests to Laertes "I loved Ophelia! Forty thousand brothers could not, with all their quantity of love, make up my sum." Are we to take Hamlet at his word? Or is he merely protesting against Laertes's preposterous gesture in jumping into her grave?
The thing about Hamlet is, there isn't a simple answer to anything. And that's why it's the greatest play in the world.
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What is Horatio relationship with prince hamlet?
Horatio is the only person who stays true to Hamlet through the entirety of the play. He always remains Hamlet's true friend throughout the story.
Is it true or false Hamlet is the reason rosencrantz and guildenstern are put to death?
True. Hamlet changed the king's orders to the English from "Kill Hamlet" to "Kill Rosencrantz and Guildenstern." He didn't have to do that; he could have changed the orders to "Give Hamlet some flowers".
When Hamlet says goodbye to Claudius What does he call him and why?
When Hamlet says goodbye to Claudius, he refers to him as "my lord." This title reflects the formal relationship between them, as Claudius is the king and Hamlet is his subject. However, the use of this title is laced with irony, as Hamlet's true feelings of contempt and suspicion towards Claudius are evident throughout the play. This formal address underscores the tension between their roles and Hamlet's internal conflict regarding Claudius's actions.
True or false did hamlet's romance with ophelia is ended by his mother?
True
What do the pair fail to reveal to Claudius?
In Shakespeare's "Hamlet," Polonius and Reynaldo fail to reveal to Claudius the true nature of Hamlet's madness and the underlying reasons for it, particularly its connection to his father’s death and Gertrude’s hasty remarriage. Instead, they focus on superficial observations and rumors about Hamlet's behavior, attempting to gather information without disclosing the full context of his distress. This omission contributes to the misinterpretation of Hamlet's actions by Claudius and others at court.
What is Horatio relationship with prince hamlet?
Horatio is the only person who stays true to Hamlet through the entirety of the play. He always remains Hamlet's true friend throughout the story.
Why and when does the ghost disappear in hamlet act 1?
In Act 1 of "Hamlet," the ghost of King Hamlet disappears after revealing his death's true nature to Prince Hamlet and urging him to seek revenge against Claudius. The ghost vanishes at dawn, symbolizing the transition from the supernatural to the natural world, and it signifies the urgency of Hamlet's quest for vengeance. This disappearance also raises questions about the nature of the ghost and the implications of its visit.
Is it true or false Hamlet is the reason rosencrantz and guildenstern are put to death?
True. Hamlet changed the king's orders to the English from "Kill Hamlet" to "Kill Rosencrantz and Guildenstern." He didn't have to do that; he could have changed the orders to "Give Hamlet some flowers".
When Hamlet says goodbye to Claudius What does he call him and why?
When Hamlet says goodbye to Claudius, he refers to him as "my lord." This title reflects the formal relationship between them, as Claudius is the king and Hamlet is his subject. However, the use of this title is laced with irony, as Hamlet's true feelings of contempt and suspicion towards Claudius are evident throughout the play. This formal address underscores the tension between their roles and Hamlet's internal conflict regarding Claudius's actions.
True or false did hamlet's romance with ophelia is ended by his mother?
True
Why does Hamlet express such anger at Laertes's display of grief?
Hamlet's true nature isn't shown often in the play, as he puts on a guise of madness throughout. However this is a moment where we see how truly egocentric Hamlet is. He can not stand the idea that another could be recognized for loving Ophelia as much as he; thus he takes it upon himself to out do Laertes.
What is true of Hamlet by the end of Act Two?
Hamlet suggests that he may act crazy. The audience does not know how Hamlet will avenge his father's death. It is not yet known whether Hamlet will fulfill his father's wish.
What do the pair fail to reveal to Claudius?
In Shakespeare's "Hamlet," Polonius and Reynaldo fail to reveal to Claudius the true nature of Hamlet's madness and the underlying reasons for it, particularly its connection to his father’s death and Gertrude’s hasty remarriage. Instead, they focus on superficial observations and rumors about Hamlet's behavior, attempting to gather information without disclosing the full context of his distress. This omission contributes to the misinterpretation of Hamlet's actions by Claudius and others at court.
Rosenchrantz and Guildenstern are aware of the Kings secret plan for Hamlet. True or false?
True
Is Kings based on a true story?
No, it was based on Shakespeare's Hamlet
Which is true of Hamlet by the end of Act you?
The audience does not know how he is going to avenge his fathers death Hamlet admits that he's acting crazy
True or False. Zeffirelli's Hamlet was made in black and white to compete with Olivier's version?
False; Zeffirelli's Hamlet was shot in color.
