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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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Claudius expresses his thoughts on Hamlet to many people including Gertrude: “His liberty is full of threats to us all” (iv.i.14). Hamlet makes attempts to expose Claudius for murdering his father by putting on a play that mirrors the murder and he shames his mother for marrying Claudius. After seeing the play and hearing of Polonius' murder, Claudius felt even stronger about Hamlet being a threat. In order to prevent Hamlet from convincing everyone Claudius should not be king. He tells the people around him that Hamlet has gone mad and must leave.

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Would one be able to live a full prosperous life acting insane? The play Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare, is about a young prince who lost his father and has many issues dealing with his sanity and his family. Hamlet is not crazy because he says he is faking it, he may have severe depression, and he wants to avenge his father. Hamlet is faking being insane for his own sake.

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The quotation was said by Hamlet and it starts in line 20 - 25 in Act IV Scene III. This passage develops character by having Hamlet act clever towards Claudius, while Claudius is endeavoring to figure out where Polonius ' body is. Furthermore, it serves to develop the plot and conflict as Hamlet has created an uproar with the killing of Polonius. He must realize that Laertus will soon come to to seek revenge, which will bring about chaos. The theme developed would be the death of Polonius, nobody knew why Hamlet had killed him, and Claudius wanted to send Hamlet off to England to be executed.

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Throughout the play there are several quotes which grabs the reader 's attention. One out of three quotes chosen was "There is something rotten in the state of Denmark" (Shakespeare 61). This quote is important because it foreshadows an event occurring. This quote was put on black paper because the word rotten brings a darker shade to mind. The quote reveals there is someone that dies within the play.

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This quote is important because he seemed totally happy talking to his childhood friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern but then he seemed pretty quickly. He began to take severe shots at the people of Denmark by basically calling them fake and suck ups. He says they wouldn’t even give Claudius the time of day when Hamlet was King but as soon as King

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Hamlet and Fortinbras have similarities such as they both have lost their fathers, both have their uncles on the thrown of their country, and they both seek revenge because of the mourning of their fathers. Hamlet and Fortinbras are different because Hamlet overthinks things whereas Fortinbras takes action first and thinks about it later, Hamlet is also unwilling to act if he is unsure of it and Fortinbras will put people at risk to get revenge. What readers and audience members come to understand as a result of the similarities and differences that exist between Hamlet and Fortinbras is that they are basically opposites of each other. Hamlet overthinks things a lot and you never really know what his actions are going to be,

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This quote shows that Hamlet was jealous of the things that Claudius has done because it the things that he wanted to do. Hamlet is in his mother’s bedroom telling her not to be with Claudius. Hamlet is jealous if the affection his mother gives that Claudius and not him. Even thought the Oedipus Complex plays a major role in Hamlets actions its not the only reason for Hamlets actions. The character foils within the play also have a lot to do with Hamlets actions.

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From the fate of a nation to the love for his father, Throughout the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare, there are several instances of Hamlet 's on going inner and outer conflicts. Hamlet is the price of a nation who had lost its king and was on the brink of war with the rebellious Norwegians led by the young Fortinbras. Not only was Hamlet and the nation of Denmark confronted with the constant threat of war, but also a murderous King Claudius. Unbeknown to the people of Denmark, their former king Hamlet was assassinated by his brother Claudius. However, the restless spirit of King Hamlet returned to tell of his fate to a single sole, his son Hamlet.

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Hamlet shows his admiration for Fortinbras by saying: The imminent death of twenty men; That for a fantasy and trick of fame; Go to their graves like beds, fight for a plot. (4.4.60-63) Here, Hamlet is fascinated with the fact that Fortinbras would wage a battle for land that has no meaning. Fortinbras is a manly warrior and shows the ability to take action.

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Hamlet realizes there is no one left to trust but himself, which explains why he only speaks his innermost thoughts and feelings in the confines of privacy. Concerning the Fortinbras situation, Hamlet realizes how Fortinbras is doing something he is too much of a coward to do: actually follow through with a vow to avnge the death of his father. The words spoken from Hamlet himself sum it up perfectly, “How all occasions do inform against me, and

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O cursed spite, That I ever was born to set it right.”- Hamlet (1/5 pg. 96). Here he questioned if he truly wanted to kill Claudius and how he ended up with the responsibility in the first place. Once again Hamlet was unsure if he is even capable of killing

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