Baldwin, Zane Ms. McKinney 6th Period 4-26-23 First, analyze Hamlet’s interaction with Claudius in Scene 2, lines 64-128. Claudius asked Hamlet why he still was mourning his father’s death and wearing clothes which were black. Hamlet told Claudius his sadness was so extreme; his appearance did not reflect the level of sadness. Claudius told Hamlet that everyone’s father dies, and to not mourn for too long. Claudius also said for Hamlet to refer to him as a father for the time being. Claudius was trying to help rid sadness over his brother’s death, by using happiness from the marriage. Hamlet sees Claudius’ marriage as an incestual marriage. Hamlet just wanted time to himself and did not want the help from Claudius. Next, analyze …show more content…
Polonius talks about how he is heard Ophelia has been spending more time with Hamlet as of recently. Polonius told Ophelia that Ophelia was acting like an innocent girl unlearned in love and lust. Polonius then proceeds to say Ophelia is foolish for believing the “offers” are true. Ophelia argues that he “backed his words of love with nearly every holy vow.” Polonius proceeds to say, “vows are like traps for birds,” warning Ophelia. He warns Ophelia no longer talk to Hamlet, and Ophelia says, “I will obey, my lord.” Summarize the key similarities and differences in these relationships. The similarities of these relationships are in both interactions, there is someone trying to be like a father figure. In both, there is someone giving advice trying to steer someone to think differently. Both interactions are about love, the interaction between Hamlet and Claudius is about Hamlet’s love to his father, and how the death made him extremely sad. The interaction also mentions that Hamlet thought Claudius’ marriage was incestual. The key differences between the two relationships are one interaction is about a father figure, and one is about a woman liking someone. In the interaction between Ophelia and Polonius, Polonius warns Ophelia she is falling under Hamlet’s trap, and she should stop listening to what he has to say. In the interaction between Hamlet and Claudius, they just discuss Hamlet’s sadness towards his father’s