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Why didnt the Claudius confront Hamlet directley after the death of polonius?
There is no background on Claudius' rule. He could have very well have been a better king than Hamlet's father. Hamlet was so consumed with hatred, that he did not even kill the king for the people, he killed him for himself. Plus, he left the nation powerless to the invading nation. He was selfish and filled with hatred. If he had a problem with Claudius and his Mother, he should have talked it out with them. Claudius brought in Hamlet's friends to find out what was wrong with him, and all Hamlet did was have them killed. Hamlet was not a tragic hero, he was a villain.
Why didnt Hamlet kill King Claudius when he sees him praying?
Because he thinks Claudius will go to Heaven if he kills him right then. As in many of Shakespeare's plays, the characters are Catholic, and believe that a person's fate in the afterlife depends on whether they get to confess their sins right before they die. Hamlet's father is in something like Purgatory because Claudius murdered him in his sleep, without getting a chance to confess. Hamlet feels it isn't true revenge if he sends Claudius to Heaven...he's really doing him a favor. He decides to wait and kill him right as he's committing some sin, to be sure he goes to Purgatory or Hell. Ironically, Claudius feels he isn't able to successfully confess his sins, since he's not willing to make proper contrition by giving up the crown and his wife. If Claudius is right, Hamlet could still have sent him to Purgatory by killing him. Hamlet doesn't know this, so he misses his chance. Curiously, according to Catholic theology, simply praying does not absolve you from the effects of the sins--that can only be done by a priest. (That is why they have confessionals--otherwise people would just pray and not bother going to confession) Therefore even if Claudius were praying it would not wipe clean any sins he had recently committed (including murdering his brother for which he surely had not received absolution from a priest). The idea that it might do so, and that Claudius can struggle with whether his prayer will work to do so are entirely Protestant ideas. Indeed, there is a struggle between Catholic and Protestant concepts in Claudius's soliloquy and in the play as a whole.
How did William Shakespeare's parents die?
Hamlet's father was murdered by his own brother (Hamlet's uncle), Claudius. Claudius then wooed and married Hamlet's mother Gertrude. The ghost of Hamlet's father visits Hamlet to inform him of these crimes so that he may be avenged.
What does a cloak of madness mean?
This is from Hamlet. What it means is that Hamlet suspected his father was murdered. Which he was, but at that stage he didnt know this.
Do rosencrantz and guildenstern know the true purpose of their journey to England?
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern do not know the true purpose of their journey to England. They are being used by King Claudius to escort Prince Hamlet to England, where he is supposed to be executed. The two friends are unaware of the plot against Hamlet and are manipulated by the king for his own political gain.
What are some famous examples of honesty?
Lincoln: for always telling the truth.Ablus Dumbledore:for being great for the good., and enslaving muggles, and didnt say mudblood.
Who Hamlet loves?
Ophelia loves Hamlet and is devastated by his rejection of her--it is one reason she loses her mind. Gertrude also loves Hamlet; this becomes apparent in the Closet scene, and her behaviour afterwards. Hamlet unfortunately does not return either of their loves with the intensity with which they give it.
Why didnt you give him a chance dating you?
because he is ugly and dumb
Did demi lovato write a song called what to do?
No, it was a song for sonny with a chance, but she didnt write it:)
Why was the Civil War happen?
because the north didnt like the slaves, and trhe south didnt like what they were doing so it ended up turning into one of the most bloodiest wars for the usa.
Why didnt Queen Mary have kids?
As she did not marry,and spent most of her time in religious matters and her country, no chance
Is it worth trying to get ex back if only dated for 4 weeks and you really like him but not sure cause he didnt give you a chance to know me better?
I would take that chance.
