Polonius

Why is Hamlet able to act in Scene 4 but not in Scene 3? What does this tell readers and viewers about Hamlet’s character?

DISCUSSION In Act 3, Scene 3, Hamlet has an opportunity to kill Claudius, but he does not act. One scene later, however, Hamlet does not hesitate at all when he kills Polonius in Gertrude’s chamber. Why is Hamlet able to act in Scene 4 but not in Scene 3? What does this tell readers and […]

What is Polonius telling Reynaldo to do in II.i?Why is Ophelia so upset when she enters at II.i? What has happened to her?

Read the following to answer the questions below The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark Shakespeare homepage | Hamlet | Entire play. 1. What is Polonius telling Reynaldo to do in II.i? What does this tell us about Polonius and his way of thinking and acting? 2. Why is Ophelia so upset when she enters […]

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