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Claudius is often depicted as a complex character, embodying traits of ambition, cunning, and duplicity. He is a manipulative ruler who skillfully navigates the political landscape, often resorting to deceit to maintain power. Despite his outward charm and intelligence, he also reveals a sense of vulnerability and guilt, particularly in relation to his usurpation of the throne and the impact on his family. Overall, Claudius represents the darker aspects of human nature, showcasing the lengths one might go to achieve and retain authority.
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Who in hamlet is best characterized as shrewd and concerned about outward appearances?
This could describe either Polonius or Claudius.
In act iii hamlet has a chance to kill king Claudius why does he hesitate to kill the king at the time what are the implications of his failure to act?
Hamlet hesitates killing King Claudius, because at the time Claudius was praying for forgiveness and if Hamlet killed him then Claudius would go to heaven and Hamlet to Hell. But his chance to kill him without doing wrong was still there, he just didn't stick around long enough to hear the rest of the agony. Claudius amended "My words fly up, my thoughts remain below; Words without thoughts never to heaven go." Hamlet missed his opportunity to save the lives of many and that would made for a short and heroic play without so much tragedy. Less entertaining too.
What is ironic about the following lines spoken by Claudius your words fly up your thoughts remain below Words without thoughts never to heaven go?
Hamlet is presented the perfect opportunity to kill Claudius. However, he can't because he sees the King praying and can't bring himself to do it. The irony here is that Claudius is completely unrepentant and can't be bothered to pray.
What does Claudius fear will happen to his people if Hamlet remains in Denmark?
Claudius fears that his people would end up supporting Hamlet should he have remained in Denmark. Thus, Claudius decides to send Hamlet off. Basically, it was a public relations mess for Claudius since he had to find the right balance of punishment and leniency.
Why did Claudius want to kill Hamlet?
Hamlet was causing problems for Claudius. His antics had disturbed the court and the kingdom. His killing of Polonius had deprived Claudius of his counsellor and had put him in an awkward position, since a murderer ought to be tried and put to death yet that would be politically unwise. Finally, Hamlet was on to him. Claudius had a pretty good idea that Hamlet knew that he had killed Hamlet Sr. and how it was committed. All this meant that Claudius was worrying about Hamlet instead of running the kingdom, which he had been doing quite well before all this. Claudius says, "like the hectic in my blood he rages."--it is becoming an obsession.
What words would you use to describe a need and what words would you use to describe a want?
Just look to the Rolling Stones lyric.
If you had to describe your character in 5 words what would those words be Ophelia?
HiMy name is Robyn and i would describe my character beautiful, crazy,happy,weird and very hyperactiveNow that would be my 5 words to describe my characterFrom Robyn
Who would win Steve or Claudius?
Steve.Because he has more skills than claudius.
How would you describe today's culture?
I would describe it using, selfish, greed, and other words
Which of the words would describe eumaeus?
loyal
What words would describe purple?
graperoyalimperialdeepplumamethyst
How would you describe an empty field?
words to describe an empty field:vacantbaredesolatebarrendessertedblankunderutilizedvast wastelandstarklifelessvacuosinfertile
How would you describe today's American culture?
I would describe it using, selfish, greed, and other words
Ing words that describe the sky?
Some words that have ING in them and can be used to describe the sky are glistening and sparkling. Another word to describe the sky would be dazzling.
How would you describe dancing with someone you love?
Amazing, no words to describe, Te amo.
What is a sentence for the word describe?
I would describe her as caring.The police asked the witness to describe the suspect.
What words would describe concrete?
crackly,mishapen
