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Shakespeare often places significant events offstage to enhance dramatic tension and focus on character reactions. For instance, in "Macbeth," the murder of King Duncan occurs offstage, heightening the Horror and impact of the act through the characters' responses. Similarly, in "Hamlet," the deaths of several key characters, including Gertrude and Claudius, happen offstage, allowing the audience to imagine the chaos and consequences. This technique emphasizes the psychological and emotional effects rather than the graphic details of the events themselves.

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