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Act 1, scene 5
Ghost: "I find the apt;
And duller shoulst thou be than the fat weed
That rots itself in ease on Lethe wharf,
Wouldst thou not stir in this. Now, Hamlet, hear:
'Tis given out that, sleeping in my orchard,
A serpent stung me; so the whole ear of Denmark
Is by a forged process of my death
Rankly abused; but know, thou noble youth,
The serpent that did sting thy father's life
Now wears his crown."
Hamlet: "O my prophetic soul!
My uncle?"
This is meaning that Claudius is the "serpent" who murdered King Hamlet. Ironic isn't it, Claudius is King Hamlet's brother.
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At the end of scene 2 what is hamlets plan?
At the end of Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," Hamlet plans to feign madness as a way to investigate the circumstances surrounding his father's death and to confirm the ghost's claims about King Claudius. He intends to observe Claudius's behavior and reactions, particularly during the upcoming play, which he believes will reveal the truth about the murder. This strategy allows Hamlet to gather information while maintaining a guise that will protect him from suspicion.
When does Claudius openly reveal his determination to be king?
If we are talking about the Claudius in Hamlet, this happens before the play starts, since he is already king when the curtain opens.
Does Gertrude tell claudius that Hamlet is missing?
Not entirely. Her account of the killing of Polonius is generally correct, but following the lead Hamlet has given her, she describes him as mad and does not reveal that she knows he is faking. She also does not reveal that she now knows about Claudius's guilt in the death of her first husband.
Who does Oedipus accuse of killing Laius?
The blind prophet Tiresias who is called by Oedipus to reveal who killed King Laius. When he is hesitant to do so however as the killer is Oedipus, Oedipus jumpsto conclusions assuming that it is he Tiresias who murdered Laius.
Occasionally Shakespeare will insert himself into his plays. Which moment in Hamlet best reflects this?
One of the most notable moments where Shakespeare inserts himself into "Hamlet" is during the play-within-a-play, "The Murder of Gonzago." Hamlet uses this performance to reflect his own situation and to gauge King Claudius's guilt in the murder of his father. This meta-theatrical moment highlights Shakespeare's commentary on the nature of theater and reality, as well as the power of drama to reveal truth. It serves as a reminder of the playwright's role in exploring human emotions and moral dilemmas.
What does the ghost reveal about the manner of his death in hamlet?
His brother, Claudius, came out into the garden while King Hamlet was sleeping and poured poison into his ear.
What does the ghost reveal to Hamlet about Claudius and Gertrude?
He reveals that Claudius murdered him. He doesn't tell Hamlet anything about Gertrude he didn't already know.
The Mousetrap What mouse does Hamlet plan to trap?
He plans to trap Claudius by making him reveal his guilt over killing Hamlet's father.
How does hamlet plan to catch claudius?
Hamlet plans to catch Claudius by staging a play that mirrors the murder of his father. He intends to observe Claudius's reaction during the performance, hoping that guilt will reveal his guilt in the crime. Hamlet believes that if Claudius reacts with discomfort or agitation, it will confirm his suspicions about the king's involvement in his father's death. This plan underscores Hamlet's desire for certainty before taking action against Claudius.
At the end of scene 2 what is hamlets plan?
At the end of Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," Hamlet plans to feign madness as a way to investigate the circumstances surrounding his father's death and to confirm the ghost's claims about King Claudius. He intends to observe Claudius's behavior and reactions, particularly during the upcoming play, which he believes will reveal the truth about the murder. This strategy allows Hamlet to gather information while maintaining a guise that will protect him from suspicion.
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 strategy does Hamlet use to reveal truth and set things right?
Hamlet's plan is to kill his uncle whose name is Claudius. He wants to kill him because he saw his fathers ghost who told him that his brother poisoned him therefore Hamlet's father wants Hamlet to avenge him by killing his brother Claudius.
When does Claudius openly reveal his determination to be king?
If we are talking about the Claudius in Hamlet, this happens before the play starts, since he is already king when the curtain opens.
Did tom reveal to Huck that the man in the floating house was his father?
No, Tom did not reveal to Huck that the man in the floating house was his father. Huck recognized his father, but he did not tell Tom about it.
What does the ghost reveal about the manner of his death?
He tells Hamlet that he was murdered by his uncle. Before it was thought his death was an accident.
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 is dimmesdales relationship to Hester What does he ask her to reveal?
Don't know his relationship but he asks her to reveal the father of her sinful child.
