Why Hamlet was so hesitative in the drama? A: According to the drama itself. a) In the first two acts Hamlet cannot kill Claudius until he can prove that he poisoned the late king. b) Next‚ Hamlet comes up with the idea of the play to prove whether or not Claudius is guilty. Hamlet discovers Claudius is guilt but has no evidence to present to the people c) Another reason why Hamlet stays his hand is because Claudius is praying.--- if he kills Claudius while he is praying he might go to heaven B:
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Claudius: The Man Pulling the Strings When observing a series of events‚ the order or outcome of each event is dependent on the actions of those people involved. From what a person says or does and every little thing in between‚ an entire series of events can completely change. In Hamlet‚ by William Shakespeare‚ the actions of the main characters play a huge role in the book. Anybody can just read the book straightforward; it is far more interesting‚ however‚ to look at the order of events in the
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Claudius vs. Lady Macbeth 	 King Claudius of Hamlet and Lady Macbeth of Macbeth exhibit three similar qualities‚ dishonesty‚ evilness‚ and deceitfulness throughout the play; although sometimes they demonstrate these qualities in different ways‚ these qualities greatly affect the other characters in the plays . 	King Claudius and Lady Macbeth are similar in that they both let their crave of power and desire for the crown drive them to deceitfulness‚ corruption‚ and even murder
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In his famous soliloquy‚ Hamlet reasons himself out of committing suicide‚ in which he first acknowledges how a copious amount of complications and predicaments in life can potentially lure an individual into a tempting and appealing idea of death. Throughout his soliloquy‚ Hamlet appears to be in a constant conflict with himself‚ proving his insanity and inability to compile the right suitable decisions. He struggles to figure out whether to commit suicide to avoid this dilemma or to assassinate
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play that might make Hamlet look crazy is when he is in the Queen’s chamber. Hamlet had just killed Polonius. The Queen says‚ “Alas he’s mad” (Act III scene 4). He was talking to something that wasn’t even there. However‚ Hamlet irrational acts by far outweigh actions that he has performed and things he had said that makes him look crazy. There are somethings that he has done that a person who was actual mad would never be able to figure out. How could a person who is going to kill the King be able to
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Power Struggle between Claudius and Hamlet” By the end of Act II‚ of Hamlet‚ the power struggle between Hamlet and Claudius has heightened. Claudius‚ the current king of Denmark is constantly on edge. The question comes into play‚ does Hamlet know of his uncle’s actions prior to taking the throne and his intentions for Hamlet. Hamlet however‚ is deeply despaired by the sudden death of his father and the incestuous marriage of his mother. The ghost of his father appears to Hamlet‚ telling him to avenge
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Understanding is essential in life‚ although it is key in To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee. Through the book the description of boo is vague but important. It is important to understand someone before you judge them. Jem‚ Scout‚ and Dill judge Boo off assumptions‚ but soon they are able realize the reality. The importance of understanding someone before you can judge them is important because you shouldn’t judge a person from rumors and made up lies. Near the beginning of the book‚ Jem says
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What does it mean to be a great piece of literature? Everyone answers this question in a different way. A person could say that a great piece of literature is just simply a good book that they enjoy reading. Others would think more in depth. They could say that the way the author brings the book to life is what makes it great. Or how each character in the book is relatable. Harper Lee has written a novel that is a timeless story of character‚ prejudice‚ and a coming of age. This book is timeless
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Hamlet ’s Hesitation is Justified In William Shakespeare ’s Hamlet‚ Hamlet is commanded by his father ’s ghost to avenge his murder at the hands of his uncle Claudius. Hamlet does not act immediately to get his revenge‚ even when he is presented the perfect opportunity to do so. Throughout the play‚ it is demonstrated that the young prince ’s hesitation is reasonable. He doubts the story that the ghost has told him and he wants to discover the truth before he acts. He is not a man of action and
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husband and wife by legal commitments and religious ceremonies. The definition of marriage varies according to different cultures. In So Long A Letter by Mariama Ba‚ two of the plot lines center around the effect of polygamy: a marriage that includes more than two partners. Both Ramatoulaye and Aissatou experience a hurtful feeling when both of their husbands decide to take additional wives and makes tough decisions toward their families. Ramatoulaye compares to Aissatou in that they both valued their
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