This thought is portrayed through Hamlet deceiving Polonius into believing that his love for Ophelia was the root of his madness. Consequently, Polonius went immediately to the king and queen who remark: "Do you think "tis this? ... Hamlet exemplifies this conception as he seeks for Laertes forgiveness for murdering his father Polonius: "If Hamlet from himself be ta"en away, / And when he's not himself does wrong Laertes, / Then Hamlet does it not, Hamlet denies it. / Who does it then? ... Hamlet was a great individual, who when confronted with a number of tragedies in his life, as well a...

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Although the ghost of his father has confronted Hamlet, accepting the truth and taking action on his behalf drives Hamlet to the point of insanity. ... In a meeting with his uncle, who is aware that the body of Polonius was meant to be his, Hamlet refuses to reveal where he has hidden the body of Polonius. Claudius orders Hamlet to go into exile in England where it will be easy to have Hamlet killed. Before leaving for England, Hamlet encounters Fortinbras, who is crossing Denmark to battle for barren lands. ... This brief interaction with Fortinbras is very important when examining the action...

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Hamlet is visited by his father's ghost and is told that his own brother killed him. ... Hamlet also shows the ability to reason when he has the chance to kill Claudius. ... He was going to kill him. ... He found the letter to the king of England, saying Hamlet should be killed. ... Hamlet had just killed Polonius. ...

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Hamlet is visited by his father's ghost and is told that his own brother killed him. ... Hamlet also shows the ability to reason when he has the chance to kill Claudius. ... He was going to kill him. ... He found the letter to the king of England, saying Hamlet should be killed. ... Hamlet had just killed Polonius. ...

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This intense emotional reaction between Hamlet and his mother results in the death of Polonius, who is hiding in the room. ... You can argue that Hamlet really should not kill Claudius because Fortinbras is marching through Denmark, and that the fall of another King could allow for an easy invasion. ... A villain kills my father, and for that I [ ] do send this same villain to heaven-(III:iii). ... Here we see how the ghost has left Hamlet with no choice in how he can kill Claudius, as Hamlet's Fathers soul burns so she his. ... Had Hamlet been able to kill his uncle while he was praying,...

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• Grade Level: High School