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King Claudius needed a way to dispose of Hamlet without Denmark, or Hamlet's mother (his wife) knowing that he had committed the murder. Cluadius' letter to the English court was meant to tell the Englisht that when Hamlet arrived in England, they should kill him.
A number of things, obviously. The Ghost is still bellowing "Swear!" from under the stage. And we can assume that Claudius is still partying as he was earlier in the previous scene. What else is happening, we don't know.
Claudia wants Hamlet to remain at court because she sees his presence as essential for maintaining stability within the royal family and the kingdom. By keeping him close, she hopes to prevent any potential threats to her power and ensure that Hamlet's influence can be managed. Additionally, she may believe that Hamlet's involvement in court life will help him recover from his grief and find his place in the world. Ultimately, her motivations are tied to both political strategy and personal concern for his well-being.
Hamlet insults Polonius as part of his broader strategy to feign madness and discredit those around him. By belittling Polonius, he highlights the old man's foolishness and naivety, particularly regarding the political machinations at play in the court. Additionally, Hamlet's disdain for Polonius reflects his frustration with the court's moral corruption and the betrayal he feels from those who should be loyal. Overall, these insults serve to assert Hamlet's wit and intelligence while also distancing himself from the deceitful surroundings.
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The Court jester. Deceased.
King Claudius needed a way to dispose of Hamlet without Denmark, or Hamlet's mother (his wife) knowing that he had committed the murder. Cluadius' letter to the English court was meant to tell the Englisht that when Hamlet arrived in England, they should kill him.
At court; somewhere in Elsinore in the presence of the King.
The Skull is Yorrik's, the court jester when Hamlet was a young boy. In the last Act, when Hamlet has escaped his attempted enprisionment in England, he runs into a grave digger, digging Ophelia's grave. Much more is happening in the scene besides that, but to the point; Hamlet takes Yorrik's skull in his hands, and is shaken from seeing a boyhood friend of his dead. From here, he goes on a philosophical rant about death, life, and how all of us humans end up dead, as a pile of bones. a fantastic scene, and my personal favorite among Hamlet's monologues/dialogues (he converses with Horatio, abet one-sidedly)
A number of things, obviously. The Ghost is still bellowing "Swear!" from under the stage. And we can assume that Claudius is still partying as he was earlier in the previous scene. What else is happening, we don't know.
Yes, Yorick was the court jester in William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." He is famously remembered for his skull, which Hamlet discovers in the graveyard and reflects on the nature of mortality and the passage of time. Yorick's character represents themes of nostalgia and the inevitability of death, highlighting Hamlet's internal struggles and the fleeting nature of life.
Hamlet sees his father's ghost, but the ghost is invisible to Gertrude.
Claudia wants Hamlet to remain at court because she sees his presence as essential for maintaining stability within the royal family and the kingdom. By keeping him close, she hopes to prevent any potential threats to her power and ensure that Hamlet's influence can be managed. Additionally, she may believe that Hamlet's involvement in court life will help him recover from his grief and find his place in the world. Ultimately, her motivations are tied to both political strategy and personal concern for his well-being.
Types what is going on or makes notes on what is happening.
Hamlet doesn't act immediately because he would risk his own life by doing so. If he acted in haste and not cautiously the court would be alarmed by the murder of the knew King and suspect Hamlet. Also Hamlet needs to make sure that the ghost is telling the truth before he acts. A third reason is that killing does not come naturally to Hamlet which adds to his hesitation.
Yes, but at the time of the play he's been dead for 23 years.