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Hamlet test Choice 4: Option 2 Quote: Literal level: This quote appears in Act 5 Scene 2 on lines 385 to 395 and is said by Fortinbras. 1. The quote develops the plot and is said by Fortinbras after the royal family of Denmark is murdered. When Fortinbras was entering the courtyard, Horatio is the first to tell Fortinbras about the tragedy that has happened to Hamlet. This quote develops the character of Fortinbras because previously through the play he is perceived as an enemy by everyone else. After this quote was said, we feel less bitter towards Fortinbras as he pays tribute the Hamlet and we develop sympathy for Hamlet because of his heroic actions. Furthermore, this quote advances Hamlet’s character because Hamlet is finally honored for what he has done and is also seen as a hero. This moment in the …show more content…

This quote is said by Hamlet towards his uncle Claudius and develops the audience’s view of Hamlet’s as a character. This quote allows the audience to see the hatred that Hamlet had towards his uncle Claudius. We can clearly see that this quote was said with no respect. In this quote, Hamlet is saying that when his uncle dies, he will be buried in the same soil as the worms and the worms will eat up his body. By looking at this, we can conclude that Hamlet does not believe in the power of the King. In the end, Hamlet feels that all humans are equal and exist in the same circle of life, regardless if you were born as a king or a pleasant. Claudius could be seen feeling more of Hamlet’s insanity when this quote was said. Hamlet always hid his hatred from Claudius, but we can see that is no longer the case. Hamlet now speaks what comes to his mind, right after this speech; Hamlet reveals to Claudius that he killed Polonius which builds the conflict and the plot even more. Finally, this quote creates conflict among Claudius and Hamlet. Claudius never suspected Hamlet as a threat, but after this quote the disrespect that Hamlet showed has infuriated

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