Hamlet

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If Reynaldo follows Polonius’ instruction, he will essentially ruin Laertes’ reputation while trying to gather information.

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His fencing.

The system of primogeniture which was in effect in Shakespeare's day and still applies to the monarchy now, did not always apply. Frequently monarchs were elected rather than selected by virtue of being the eldest son. Shakespeare alludes to this when Hamlet says that Claudius "popped in between the election and my hopes", and when he predicts that " th' election lights on Fortinbras."

I have seen them go for 200-600 pounds.

His father's ghost appears to him in a grave yard and tells him who and how he died.

Not at all. Polonius ends it, first by ordering Ophelia to stop communicating with Hamlet, and second by using Ophelia as a tool to get at Hamlet. Gertrude was favourable to the romance; at Ophelia's funeral she says "I hoped thou would have been my Hamlet's wife."

"Be thou as chaste as ice, as pure as snow, thou shalt not escape calumny."

Hamlet relays to Horatio that two days on his voyage to England with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, they were overtook by pirates. Upon boarding the pirate ship to stand and fight, Hamlet was captured. Hamlet says in his letter that the pirates were well in their mercy, but of course expected some kindness back in some way. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are safely on their way to England still. Hamlet has been released by the pirates and now writes to Horatio to tell him that he's alright. He also tells Horatio to escort his messengers to the King and Queen, for they have messages for them too.

Later on, Hamlet reveals to Horatio what Rosencrantz's and Guildenstern's fates are.

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tragedy

King Claudius. He's now also his father, sort of. He's a villain.

He asked Horatio to tell others the real story of Prince Hamlet.

It depends on the ghost. Some haunt, while others joke.

you tel me i myself got stuck with this question

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Horatio.

Spoiler. Don't read this if you'd rather watch the movie and find out for yourself:

The Big W consisted of four tall palm trees growing at a slant so that when viewed from a certain spot they looked like the letter W.

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Laertes' followers are riled up just before Laertes confronts Claudius. The followers want Laertes to be King instead of Claudius. As predicted, Claudius' throne is now in jeopardy due to the lack of support he is now getting from the kingdom's citizens.

Osric is a parvenu, a newcomer, having new money but no old manners. He can talk like a courtier for a short while, but his courtly talk is not from his native wit and he can be quickly baffled. Hamlet makes fun of him by suggesting that he should put on his hat, then take it off, then put it on. This can be quite funny in performance if done right, but it is still rather mean to poor old Osric. The scene reinforces our understanding of Hamlet as a snob.

Do you agree or disagree with Hamlet's assessment of man's reason for living

As far as we know. He kind of disappears after act 1.

What does he intend to make his sole preoccupation

everyone, in a result as him finally taking action. his mother, uncle, and he himself dies.