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Is the climax of Hamlet is generally considered to occur when Hamlet does not take the opportunity to kill the praying Claudius?
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∙ 13y ago
No I was not. According to the text, killing someone while they are free of sin(like while praying) will allow them to skip purgatory and go straight to heaven. Hamlet Senior (the ghost) did not have this chance to pray before being killed. Because of this, he is stuck in purgatory. Hamlet wants Claudius to have the same result has Hamlet Senior had.
The ironic thing about this scene is that after Hamlet leaves, Claudius says that he unable to truly confess his sins; therefore, if Hamlet would have killed him, Claudius still would have gone to purgatory.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf you are analysing the play according to Freytag's system, it could well be. You could also look at the death of Polonius as the climax.
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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.
Why does Hamlet not kill Claudius when he has the perfect time and opportunity?
Laertes states that he would be willing to cut Hamlet's throat in a church, a divine area. This contrasts with Hamlet's earlier actions in that he wants to avoid murdering Claudius in a holy setting, ensuring that Claudius will not have the opportunity to enter into heaven.
What is the most critical moment in the play Hamlet?
Some would suggest that it is at the point where he finds Claudius praying and has a chance to kill him. Hamlet does not take the danger Claudius poses to him as seriously as he should. This would have been an excellent opportunity to deal with Claudius and stave off his malice, but Hamlet wants a perfect opportunity and thus allows that malice to set events in motion. Others might look at the killing of Polonius as a critical moment. Before he does this he is just a harmless eccentric but now he is a dangerous criminal. Polonius's death speeds up Claudius's plans to get rid of Hamlet, drives Ophelia crazy and brings Laertes on a revenging rampage.
What steps does Claudius take to rid himself of hamlet?
Hamlet decides to kill Claudius, but first he needs to confirm that what the ghost of his father said was true. So, he devises the play to see if Claudius' guilty conscience will betray him. His suspicion confirmed, he almost murders him him the chapel, but when he sees that Claudius is praying, Hamlet spares him until he can kill Claudius at such a time that it will condemn his soul. The irony is: we learn in soliloquy that Claudius is not able to pray.
Where is Claudius when Hamlet first tries to kill him?
I guess you could say that Hamlet's first attempt to kill Claudius was when he stabbed Polonius, since he says "I took thee for thy better." At that time Claudius was probably still downstairs somewhere.
In Hamlet the universal conflict lies with Hamlet and who?
His Mother - I think Dr. Freud answered this. In my opinion its Him and Claudius because the entire time he trys to find a way to blame claudius.. but he himself is to scared to kill claudius until he finds out he is guilty, but he never kills him because he was praying in the church when he had his opportunity.
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.
When Hamlet encounters Claudius alone in Act III scene iii he decides not to kill him because he is praying and killing him would?
Hamlet tells the audience that he does not want to give Claudius the opportunity to absolve himself of all his sins before he dies. He says that to kill Claudius then would mean that Claudius would die a guiltless death, which is exactly what Hamlet did not want. He wanted to avenge his father by killing Claudius in the same way in which Old Hamlet was killed: unprepared and unforgiven for all of his outstanding sins. This is what Hamlet tells the audience, but it is also probably an example of Hamlet's inability to take action. Hamlet is presented with a perfect opportunity to avenge his father, and he comes up with an excuse as to why it is not the right time. The question is whether or not Hamlet is ready to take his life, not whether or not Claudius is going to have a sinless death.
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.
Is it a good or bad sign is a praying mantis is sitting on your porch?
It is generally a good thing, as praying mantises eat other insects that are considered pests.
The following words spoken by Claudius are ironic Hamlet did not want to kill him while he was?
praying
How many times does Hamlet have the opportunity to attack Claudius?
Claudius is almost always in the company of others who would act to stop an assassination attempt. To try it would be suicide and probably wouldn't work. Hamlet does have a great chance when he catches him praying just before the Closet Scene, and he knows it. "Now might I do it, pat while he is praying." He doesn't take this chance, and doesn't get another until the end, by which time it doesn't matter if it is suicide."
Why does Hamlet not kill Claudius when he has the perfect time and opportunity?
Laertes states that he would be willing to cut Hamlet's throat in a church, a divine area. This contrasts with Hamlet's earlier actions in that he wants to avoid murdering Claudius in a holy setting, ensuring that Claudius will not have the opportunity to enter into heaven.
Why did Hamlet delay killing Claudius in act 3 scene3?
Well, the actual Scene 3 of the play is where Laertes leaves for France.But the question must refer to Act 3 scene 3, the "Prayer Scene." Hamlet gets Claudius alone, but Claudius is praying (without knowing Hamlet is there.) Hamlet decides not to kill Claudius, while Claudius is praying, because he's afraid it would only send Claudius straight to Heaven, and Hamlet doesn't think that would be revenge, instead it would be more like rewarding Claudius.
What is the most critical moment in the play Hamlet?
Some would suggest that it is at the point where he finds Claudius praying and has a chance to kill him. Hamlet does not take the danger Claudius poses to him as seriously as he should. This would have been an excellent opportunity to deal with Claudius and stave off his malice, but Hamlet wants a perfect opportunity and thus allows that malice to set events in motion. Others might look at the killing of Polonius as a critical moment. Before he does this he is just a harmless eccentric but now he is a dangerous criminal. Polonius's death speeds up Claudius's plans to get rid of Hamlet, drives Ophelia crazy and brings Laertes on a revenging rampage.
Why does Hamlet say he can not kill Claudius while Claudius is praying?
Because he believes that because King Claudius is praying, he soul will be cleansed. Because of this, he would not be damned to hell or purgatory when he dies. Instead, Hamlet decides to wait until King Claudius has slept with the Queen later that night before killing him (theoretically his soul would be sullied because of this). The reason this is such a big deal is because the ghost of old King Hamlet wanders trapped in purgatory since he didn't have a chance to confess his sins.
The following words spoken by Claudius are ironic Hamlet did not want to kill him while he was yet here Claudius reveals that he was not in fact doing so III iii 100 101?
Praying
